Kit Digital Catalonia 2026: ACCIÓ Grants and Digitalization for Catalan SMBs
Catalan businesses hold a competitive advantage that many are unaware of: in addition to the national Kit Digital programme (with vouchers of up to €29,000), the Generalitat de Catalunya offers additional funding through ACCIÓ — Catalonia's business competitiveness agency. In 2026, ACCIÓ's competitiveness vouchers reach €6,000 and are compatible with Kit Digital, meaning a Catalan SMB can access up to €35,000 in combined digitalization grants.
This guide explains how to access both programmes, what solutions they cover, and how to maximize the total funding available for your business.
National Kit Digital: The Foundation for Catalan Businesses
The Kit Digital is a national programme managed by Red.es using Next Generation EU funds. If you are an SMB or self-employed professional with fiscal domicile in Spain (including Catalonia), you can apply for a digital voucher based on your company size:
| Segment | Employees | Digital voucher |
|---|---|---|
| Segment III | 0–2 (self-employed included) | Up to €3,000 |
| Segment II | 3–9 | Up to €6,000 |
| Segment I | 10–49 | Up to €12,000 |
| Segment IV | 50–99 | Up to €25,000 |
| Segment V | 100–249 | Up to €29,000 |
2026 update: Artificial intelligence has been added as an eligible funding category. For full details on the national Kit Digital, see our complete Kit Digital 2026 guide.
ACCIÓ Competitiveness Vouchers: The Catalan Advantage
ACCIÓ — Catalonia's business competitiveness agency (Agència per a la Competitivitat de l'Empresa de la Generalitat de Catalunya) — offers competitiveness vouchers that fund consulting and technology services for Catalan SMBs.
ACCIÓ Voucher Types in 2026
| Voucher | Maximum amount | What it funds |
|---|---|---|
| Competitiveness voucher | Up to €6,000 | Strategic consulting, innovation, digitalization |
| Internationalization voucher | Up to €4,000 | International expansion, export |
| Innovation voucher | Up to €6,000 | R&D projects, prototypes |
| Industrial property voucher | Up to €2,000 | Patents, trademarks, registrations |
Eligibility Requirements for ACCIÓ Vouchers
- Be an SMB with registered office or place of business in Catalonia.
- Be registered in the economic activities census.
- Up to date with tax obligations (Catalan Tax Agency and Spanish Tax Agency).
- Must not exceed the de minimis threshold (€200,000 over three fiscal years).
- The service provider must be accredited by ACCIÓ.
How to Apply for an ACCIÓ Voucher
- Visit canalempresa.gencat.cat and search for competitiveness vouchers.
- Verify that your business meets the eligibility criteria.
- Choose an ACCIÓ-accredited provider for the service.
- Submit the application electronically using a digital certificate.
- Once approved, deliver the service and submit the justification documentation.
ACCIÓ vouchers are published in periodic calls. Check the ACCIÓ website (accio.gencat.cat) for current application deadlines.
Can You Combine Kit Digital and ACCIÓ Vouchers?
Yes, with conditions. Combining both grants is possible provided that:
- The same cost is not funded twice. If you use Kit Digital for your CRM, you cannot use ACCIÓ for the same CRM. However, you can use Kit Digital for the CRM and ACCIÓ for strategic digitalization consulting.
- The de minimis threshold is not exceeded (€200,000 over three fiscal years). Both grants count together.
- The solutions are distinct and complementary. For example: Kit Digital for technology implementation + ACCIÓ for consulting and training.
Combination Example for a 20-Employee SMB
| Grant | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Digital (Segment I) | CRM + Cybersecurity + AI | €12,000 |
| ACCIÓ competitiveness voucher | Digital transformation consulting | €6,000 |
| Total | €18,000 in grants |
Other Catalan Government Digitalization Programmes
Beyond ACCIÓ vouchers, the Catalan ecosystem offers additional complementary programmes:
PECT (Territorial Specialization and Competitiveness Projects)
Public-private collaboration projects in specific regions. They fund territorial digitalization initiatives using EU structural funds and Generalitat funds.
Industry 4.0 Grants
Specific programmes from the Department of Business and Labour for the digitalization of Catalan manufacturing industry:
- Robotics and automation.
- Industrial IoT and sensor technology.
- Digital twins.
- Predictive maintenance with AI.
Xarxa d'Ateneus de Fabricació Digital
A network of digital fabrication spaces run by the Generalitat where SMBs can access free training, prototyping, and technology advisory services.
2026 Grant Calendar in Catalonia
| Programme | Status (May 2026) | Key date |
|---|---|---|
| Kit Digital (national) | Open (extension phase) | Until funds are exhausted |
| ACCIÓ vouchers | Periodic calls | Check accio.gencat.cat |
| Industry 4.0 grants | Varies by call | Check empresa.gencat.cat |
| PECT | By territory | Check local council |
Important: 2027 is the deadline for Next Generation EU funds. Catalan programmes linked to these funds will close progressively throughout 2026. Do not wait until the last moment.
Conclusion: Catalonia Offers Twice the Opportunities
Catalan businesses have access to a grant ecosystem unique in Spain: the national Kit Digital plus ACCIÓ vouchers and specific Generalitat programmes. Combining these funding lines correctly can finance between €18,000 and €35,000 in digitalization projects.
Three immediate steps:
- Apply for Kit Digital if you have not done so yet — see our complete guide.
- Check the current ACCIÓ vouchers at accio.gencat.cat.
- Design a digitalization plan that combines both funding lines to maximize impact.
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