What funding is available right now
| Grant | Status | Amount | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bono IA (Plan IA360) | Announced | To be decided | SMEs (self-employed to be confirmed) |
| Regional grants and chambers of commerce | Depends on the area | Varies | Depends on each call |
| Kit Digital | Closed | — | No longer accepting applications |
| Kit Consulting | Closed | — | No longer accepting applications |
The Bono IA: what we know
On 21 September 2026 the Government presented the Plan IA360, which includes an Artificial Intelligence grant to help SMEs build AI into their day-to-day work. This is what has been published about the plan:
SMEs
The plan talks about companies and SMEs. It doesn’t yet say whether the self-employed will be included.
600 million euros
For the general call. The amount per company hasn’t been set yet.
Services, not licences
Building AI into your business. A tool subscription on its own doesn’t qualify.
European technology
Solutions from European tech companies that add their own value.
Planned timeline
- Before the end of 2026Pilot of the Red NEURONA network with 100 SMEs in two autonomous regions.
- First half of 2027Design of the grant and preparation of its rules.
- Before the end of 2027General call, with 600 million euros.
These are Government forecasts and may change. What counts is what is published in the BOE (Spain’s Official State Gazette): until then, nobody can process this grant for you.
If someone offers today to “get you the Bono IA” or “the Kit Digital”, ask them which call is open and for the official link. As of today there are none.
What you could fund with these grants
The rules don’t exist yet, but previous grants and what has been announced for the Bono IA give a good idea of what may qualify:
Online presence
Website, online shop and social media management.
Processes
Process management and e-invoicing.
Data and customers
Business intelligence, analytics and customer management.
Applied AI
Customer service, orders and reports that run themselves.
Worked example: a shoe shop prepares its project
Five steps before the call opens
Imagine a shoe shop with two branches and seven people. Every Monday someone prepares the sales report and the supplier orders by hand. This is how it would get ready to apply for the Bono IA as soon as it opens:
- It reviews its tasks. It takes the self-assessment and notes how much time those tasks take each week: about 6 hours across the two shops.
- It prioritises one. It picks the supplier orders, because as well as taking hours they cause stock-outs.
- It writes the scope on one page. What gets automated, with which tools, what data is needed and who checks each order before it’s sent.
- It measures the starting point. Hours, orders with errors and stock-outs in the last quarter. These will help justify the project.
- It asks for two quotes with the scope fixed, so they’re ready when the rules come out.
The idea: when the call opens, whoever already has their project defined and measured will get there first.
What happened to the Kit Digital
It was the best-known digitalisation grant programme, funded by the European Next Generation EU funds and managed by Red.es. It gave grants of €3,000 to €29,000 depending on company size to pay for a website, online shop, customer management and other solutions. The deadlines closed in stages and the last one ended on 31 October 2025.
In January 2026 Order TDF/39/2026 extended the programme until the funds run out: if there is money left over, Red.es can revive applications turned down for lack of funds or open new calls. As of today there are none open.
Frequently asked questions
When will the Bono IA open?
The Government expects the general call for applications before the end of 2027, after a pilot. There is no official date and no published rules yet.
Will I be able to apply for the Bono IA if I’m self-employed?
It isn’t clear yet. The Plan IA360 talks about SMEs and companies, but doesn’t mention the self-employed. We’ll have to wait for the rules.
Can I apply for the Kit Digital today?
No. There is no call open for new applications. The last deadline closed on 31 October 2025.
Is there other funding?
Yes. Regional governments, town councils and chambers of commerce run their own schemes. They vary by area, so you need to check them case by case.
Is it worth waiting for the grant?
It depends on what waiting costs you. If a task takes hours out of every week, work out how much you lose while the call arrives and decide with that number.
Sources
- Red.es · Kit Digital programme ↗
- BOE · Order ETD/1498/2021, Kit Digital rules ↗
- BOE · Order TDF/39/2026 ↗
- BOE · Kit Consulting call for applications ↗
- La Moncloa · Plan IA360 document (PDF, in Spanish) ↗
- La Moncloa · Presentation of the Plan IA360, 21 September 2026 ↗
Information reviewed on 23 October 2026 using official sources. This is not legal advice: always confirm the conditions in the published call.