Promote the transformation of the Spanish logistics-port sector through innovation, facilitating the creation and consolidation of emerging companies, startups, spin-offs or new lines of business. This is done through the “Ports 4.0” Fund, which encourages the development of innovative products, services and processes with a focus on the 4.0 economy.

  1. Eligible Projects:
    • IdeasInitial technology development phase (TRL 1-2) with expected results as proof of concept.
    • Pre-commercial projectsTRL Level 3-6, oriented to validation in relevant environments.
    • Commercial ProjectsTRL Level 7-9, focused on the commercialization and deployment of the product or service.
  2. Priority Innovation Areas:
    • Logistics efficiency, automation and robotization.
    • Environmental sustainability and use of renewable energies.
    • Digitalization and intelligent platforms.
    • Safety and security, including cybersecurity and automation of controls.
  3. Financing Conditions:
    • For IdeasFixed grant of €15,000 with access to incubation services.
    • For Pre-commercial projectsUp to 60% of the innovation cost, with a maximum of 1,000,000 €.
    • For Commercial ProjectsUp to 80% of the innovation cost, with a maximum of 2,000,000 €.
  4. Maximum Duration:
    • Ideas: Up to 6 months.

Projects: Up to 36 months.

  • Individuals or legal entities, public or private, with full capacity to act.
  • Groupings of legal entities, which must designate a legal representative.
  • Individuals may only participate in the “Ideas” category.

  1. Innovative proposal with measurable impact on the logistics-port sector.
  2. Compliance with sustainability, efficiency and competitiveness criteria.

Projects aligned with the Spanish Science and Innovation Strategy.

Grants may be compatible with other subsidies as long as they do not involve double cost allocation or exceed the funding limits established by European regulations.

  1. Innovative and disruptive character.
  2. Technical and economic feasibility.
  3. Social, economic and environmental impact on the port community.

Degree of technological maturity and development plan.

  1. Application: Through the official electronic platform, accompanied by a technical and administrative report.
  2. Evaluation: By a Technical Committee appointed by Puertos del Estado.
  3. Resolution: Publication of the selected proposals in the “Ports 4.0” portal.