La Network of Valencian Science Parks (rePCV) organizes a training and advisory program to encourage companies installed and linked to the Science and Technology Parks of the Valencian Community to obtain the Young Innovative Company Seal (JEI) and the Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise Seal (i-SME). Thus, companies linked to the UJI Scientific, Technological and Business Park (espaitec),Polytechnic City of Innovation (CPI) , Scientific Park of the University of Valencia, Scientific Park of the University of Alicante y Scientific-Business Park of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche.
Benefits for the company:
- Companies that obtain the seal will be included in the Registry managed by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness of small and medium-sized companies intensive in R&D&I. Said Registry may be used in official lines of credit (ICO, ENISA) or in Innovative Public Procurement processes.
- Compatibility in the application of the deduction regime for research and development and technological innovation activities (Art. 35 of the consolidated text of the Corporate Tax Law) with the 40% bonus on business contributions to Social Security contributions for common contingencies of the company's research staff.
- Possibility of obtaining a tax credit for activities carried out and classified as R&D&i.
- Obtain competencies, capabilities and abilities to analyze, evaluate and make strategic decisions that allow you to carry out innovation projects in the company.
- Training in knowledge of advanced management models and tools that allow you to plan and develop strategic decision-making processes, as well as knowledge to manage innovation projects and the development of new products or services.
Requirements to participate
- The organization must be an SME.
- The seniority from the start date of the activity must be less than 6 years.
- Expenses on research, development and technological innovation must represent at least 15% of the company's total expenses.
- The company must define its innovation strategy, and identify the main actions to implement in terms of R&D&i
- In the case of the innovative SME seal, companies must comply with a minimum of the 27 indicators described in the standard, distributed in the areas of human resources, economic-financial resources, way of innovating or job creation in R&D&I.
What we offer:
- Free program for companies linked to the rePCV.
- Training plan lasting 30 hours. This training is mandatory to be able to have the seals and focuses on strategy and innovation for company management positions.
- Mentoring for the implementation of a business plan that clearly and justifiably synthesizes the relevant aspects of the company.
Deadlines and information to participate:
- The registration application period will remain open from July 29 to September 18.
- To participate, all fields on the registration form must be completed. Download form
- The form must be sent to espaitec@espaitec.uji.es using the subject “Call for the Young Innovative Company and Innovative SME seal + company name + PCT”
- 6 training sessions will be held on Thursday afternoons from 15.00:20.00 p.m. to 2:2 p.m. The training sessions will be itinerant, 2 will be in Castellón, XNUMX in Valencia and XNUMX in Alicante.
More information and contact
For any questions about the program, training or obtaining the seal, you can contact Juan Antonio Bertolín, Department of Innovation and Projects at espaitec: juan.bertolin@espaitec.uji.es / 964 387 386.
