Grants for Early Stage Startups
- Each startup may apply for a grant of up to €50,000.
- The call has a total budget of €400,000 and is aimed at startups with proven traction and private investment.
- Interested startups may submit their applications through the application form.
- Application deadline: open until 3 February 2026.
- Download the call guidelines here
- Download the Early Stage supporting documentation here
- Download the Early Stage executive business plan summary here
The City Council of València, through València Innovation Capital, launches a new call for grants aimed at supporting early-stage startups, specifically those with proven traction and private investment.
Early Stage grants will range from €25,000 to €50,000 per beneficiary and will support expenses related to business growth and consolidation, such as team expansion, technological development, market strategy, entry into new countries, or key operations for scaling.
With Early Stage, we align public resources with private investment to accelerate projects that have already demonstrated their potential, strengthening a more mature, competitive, and professionalised ecosystem.
The programme provides funding for 100% of eligible expenses incurred between 1 January 2025 and 30 January 2026, with a single payment following the grant award decision. Its expected impact includes the consolidation of high value-added technological sectors, the creation of specialised employment, economic diversification, and a direct contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals.