Madrid City Council industrialization grants 2022

This call for the Madrid City Council 2022 industrialization grants, focuses on initiatives for the transformation of industrial productive apparatus and related services. In the areas of digital transformation and green economy.

They are aligned with the industry support initiatives of the different administrations. In particular, with the “Regional Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization” (RIS3) of the Community of Madrid. The aim of this strategy is to promote innovation through the dissemination and transfer of technology to improve productivity in key sectors of the economy.

Therefore, these actions are intended to attract resources from European funds for industrial promotion.

Madrid City Council Industrialization Grants 2022

The grants are intended for the medium and long term to promote and boost industry and are conceived with a structural nature in the following areas:

• Digitalization.- Digital diagnostics, cybersecurity, big data, development of e-commerce, teleworking and collaborative platforms, advanced management systems-ERP, business intelligence, etc, and in general, implementation and development of TEICS.
• Sustainable production-Environmental management and energy saving and efficiency of the production process and reorientation towards a green, circular and low-carbon economy.
• Production improvement-Renovation plan and transition to industry 4.0.- actions for the digitalization of the production process and purchase of machinery and tooling.

In the short term, eligible actions are those developed for the reactivation of industrial activity in the context of COVID 19:

• In the first place, expenses for re-orientation of production to face the pandemic.
• Overheads to compensate for the reduction in income.
• Finally, expenses resulting from the implementation of health protocols due to COVID19. Such as material, consultancies, equipment, renovation of headquarters buildings through temporary rentals.

Beneficiaries of the Madrid City Council’s industrialization grants 2022

The beneficiaries may be SMEs private companies that develop or will develop a productive activity. It is understood that they develop a productive activity, those whose activity is framed in the sections of the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE 2009) identified in the CNAE List of the Madrid 2022 industrialization grants.

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However, by way of summary, the following sections are indicated:

• Manufacturing Industry. Section C.
• Supply of electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning. Section D.
• Water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities.Section E.
• Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles.Section G. Transportation and warehousing.Section H.
• Transportation and warehousing.Section H.
• Information and communications Section J. Professional, scientific and technical activities
• Professional, scientific and technical activities.
• Artistic, recreational and entertainment activities.Section R.

Requirements of beneficiaries.

All the requirements must be fulfilled at the time of the deadline for the presentation of the application.

In the first place, to be up to date in the fulfillment of tax and social security obligations. Also of the fiscal obligations with the City Council of Madrid. In addition, to be up to date with the payment of obligations for the reimbursement of subsidies.

In addition, not having pending justification of subsidies granted by the City Council of Madrid or its public bodies. Provided that the deadline established for their presentation has expired.

Eligible actions must be carried out in companies located in the municipality of Madrid. Having at least one production site (storage, assembly, assembly, manufacturing, etc.) in the municipality.

Comply with the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the sector of activity to which it must be subscribed.

Comply with the obligation to respect equal treatment and opportunities in the workplace. And to adopt measures aimed at avoiding any type of labor discrimination between men and women.

In companies with 50 or more workers, to employ at least 2% of workers with disabilities. Or, if applicable, apply alternative measures.

Finally, not to have exceeded the maximum amount of de minimis aid that a company can receive during the current fiscal year. And the two previous fiscal years.

Eligible expenses and/or investments

To begin with, eligible expenses will be those incurred in carrying out the activity that is the object of the subsidy. These must undoubtedly respond to the nature of the activity.

In general, in the case of the acquisition of tangible fixed assets through leasing, the installments will be eligible without interest, expenses and VAT.

However, when any of the eligible expenses exceeds €10,000 (VAT not included) for the supply of goods or services. The beneficiary of the Madrid City Council 2022 industrialization grants must justify the choice of the supplier company based on efficiency and economy criteria.

Digitalization Line

The idea is to facilitate the transition to Industry 4.0.

Investments and purchases, basically of hardware and software or any other tool related to ICTs. As well as the cost of hiring the necessary consultancy services for the promotion of teleworking and e-commerce.

External expenses for the hiring of specialized consulting services for the diagnosis and development of competitive improvement and innovation projects.

The consultants and/or the consulting firms to which they belong. They may not have any direct or indirect shareholding or shareholding relationship with the applicants for aid.

The fees paid for the processing of applications for patents, utility models and new industrial designs before the national or regional patent and trademark offices. And the expenses of external consultancy developed by an official agency or industrial property agent.

Expenses for the promotion of digital enablers in the framework of Industry 4.0 for:

• The implementation of solutions for hybridization of the physical and digital world. Intelligent systems and software related to productive, logistic or commercial system management applications. Collaborative platforms and intelligence and control solutions.
• Communication, computing and cloud technologies, cybersecurity, low-end and embedded.
• Sensors, wearables, e-tags, virtual reality and 3D printing, robotics and unmanned vehicles within the industrial establishment of production processes. Integrating at least one complete production line.
• The manufacture of the systems defined in the previous paragraph.

Sustainable Production Line

With the aim of making the production process compatible with sustainability objectives.

The cost of contracting consulting services for the implementation of certified environmental and energy management systems (ISO 14006 and ISO 50001).

In addition, expenses for the contracting of specialized consulting services for registration in the EMAS Register, European Environmental Management System. Both the previous consultancy and the costs of the certification entity. But also for the renewal of such registration. As well as, where appropriate, the payment of fees or prices for the completion of the registration or its renewal.

External expenses for the hiring of consulting services for the performance of energy audits.

Also, consulting expenses for the implementation of technological tools (big data or others). Those that allow the reduction and more efficient management of energy consumption.

Finally, expenses for the implementation of Energy Saving Measures (MAE) as detailed in the call for proposals.

Productive Improvement Line

Renove Plan. Transition to Industry 4.0

Investments in elements necessary for the implementation of projects for the expansion and competitive improvement of the company. Such as specific technical installations for the eligible activity. Machinery and production equipment necessary for the implementation of the proposed solutions. As well as other equipment related to the project, tools, computer equipment, intangible fixed assets (industrial property, computer applications).

External expenses for the contracting of specialized consulting services for the diagnosis and development of competitive improvement and innovation projects.

The consultants and/or the consulting firms to which they belong. They may not have any direct or indirect shareholding or shareholding relationship with the applicants for aid.

The fees paid for the processing of applications for patents, utility models and new industrial designs before the national or regional patent and trademark offices. And the expenses of external consultancy developed by an official agency or agent of the industrial property.

Expenses for the acquisition of equipment and computer applications to be incorporated into the production process to improve its efficiency.

Expenses for the promotion of digital enablers within the framework of Industry 4.0. Implementation and manufacture of solutions for hybridization of the physical and digital world of production processes. That at least integrates a complete production line.

For companies in the following sections of the CNAE 2009: Section C- Divisions 10 to 32 and Section G- Division 45.2. Eligible actions related to the acquisition of equipment and computer applications. As well as those related to digital enablers within the framework of Industry 4.0 that are incorporated into the company’s production process. All of these should be included in this modality.

Line Response to the context generated by Covid19.

Re-orientation of the activity and implementation of health protocols due to Covid19.

First, expenses associated with the reorientation of production due to investments for the adaptation of facilities or real estate. For the diversification of products and/or services. This diversification may have been permanent or temporary, in the event that the company has returned to its previous activity.

Also, the purchase of material and equipment for the implementation of sanitary protocols due to COVID-19. Considering, in addition, the economic impact on the companies of the city of Madrid of the sanitary crisis caused by COVID-19. Current expenses incurred for different concepts will also be considered eligible (see details of the call for proposals).

In no case, the following expenses will be subsidized

• First, material, training and personnel expenses incurred by the company in the implementation of the projects, with the exception of the Environmental Management Systems.
• Neither the following investments in fixed assets. Intangible assets (except industrial property and computer software). Transfer rights and franchise rights. Land, constructions, refurbishments and building projects and installations. Whether these are electrical, security, air conditioning, water, etc.). Finally, transport elements.
• Those expenses derived from the normal operation of the company or that constitute a permanent or periodic activity. Expenses for office material, maintenance, repair or replacement of parts, promotional events, travel, meals, supplies, rentals and similar.
• Expenses for renewal or modification of patents, utility models and industrial designs.
• Interest, taxes related to the aforementioned activities, legal proceedings, surcharges and administrative penalties.
• Expenses accredited with documents that do not clearly reflect the concept of the expense and the amount.
• Expenses supported by supporting documents that do not comply with the legal regulations in force.
• Finally, costs associated with equipment and systems that are part of the building’s internal air conditioning system. Such as radiant floor heating, radiant ceiling heating, fan coils or terminal air conditioning distribution units, radiators, pipes, valves, etc.

Amount of the subsidies for industrialization of the Madrid City Council 2022

The amount of the subsidies by lines and amounts are:

Important

So the maximum limit is established by modality and size of the company. Although the different modalities are not exclusive.

However, the percentages will be increased by 20% in the cases of companies located in the southern and eastern districts. Those included in the SURES Plan. Carabanchel, Latina, Moratalaz, Puente de Vallecas, San Blas, Usera, Vicálvaro, Villa de Vallecas and Villaverde.

Application deadlines and eligible periods for the Madrid City Council 2022 industrialization grants.

Applications year 2022. They come into force on 01/01/2022 ending next 28/02/2022.

For the 2022 call, the eligible period of expenditure is from 01/05/2021 to 30/04/2022.

Amounts and budgetary allocation of the subsidies.

5,500,000€ is foreseen for the year 2022.