Itecam (Centro Tecnológico Industrial de Castilla-La Mancha) is developing the project “Diagnósticos de necesidades I+D+i (Asesora I+D+i)”, with the aim of identifying and meeting the innovation and development needs of industrial SMEs in the region. This project is one of the five programs that have been launched thanks to the grants offered by the Agency for Research and Innovation of Castilla-La Mancha.
Diagnósticos de Necesidades en I+D+i
Over the next two years, 210 diagnoses of needs in I+D+i will be carried out, with a particular focus on rural areas at risk of depopulation. 25% of these diagnoses will be conducted in rural areas, with 10% in areas of extreme depopulation and 15% in areas of intense depopulation. These diagnoses will help determine the specific needs of the industrial sector of Castilla-La Mancha in terms of innovation and development.
Asesoramiento Personalizado
Specialist technicians from the Technological Center will provide personalized advice to SMEs, helping them improve their production methods, optimize their resources, and train their staff. This support is essential for companies to identify and utilize the tools available to improve their competitiveness.
Elaboración de un Mapa General de Necesidades
One of the key objectives of the project is to create a general map of needs in I+D+i for Castilla-La Mancha. This map will guide both technological centers and public administration on areas that require more attention and support. Additionally, it will facilitate the adaptation of the work lines of technological centers and the identification of assets and activity lines necessary to meet the detected needs.
Apoyo del Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional
The actions planned in the grants to technological centers are co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), within the framework of the ERDF Program of Castilla-La Mancha 2021-2027. This call aims to consolidate the technological centers of the region, promoting a higher level of excellence and specialization. This, in turn, will result in better services for companies and in the development of I+D+i projects that will benefit the productive sectors of Castilla-La Mancha.
Impacto Esperado
The Asesora I+D+i project not only aims to improve the competitiveness of industrial SMEs in the region but also to foster collaboration among different actors in the industrial sector. Thanks to the diagnoses and the needs map, specific aid packages can be designed to effectively meet the demands of the industrial sector, thus promoting the economic and technological development of Castilla-La Mancha.
The commitment of Itecam and the Agency for Research and Innovation of Castilla-La Mancha to innovation and development is evident, and projects like Asesora I+D+i are a clear example of how synergies can be created to strengthen the industrial sector and promote sustainable growth in the region.