In the current context of digital transformation, the Data Spaces Kit It is an excellent opportunity for SMEs that want to move towards digitalization and optimize their processes. This aid program, part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience PlanIt is designed to offer grants to small and medium-sized enterprises that need to create, manage, and analyze their data efficiently. The Data Space Kit is a grant program to facilitate their effective integration into data spaces.
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What is the Data Spaces Kit?
El Data Spaces Kit It is a public call for grants aimed at promoting the participation of entities in sectoral data spaces, scaling sharing ecosystems in number of participants and increasing shared datasets.
El Data Spaces Kit It is part of the Spanish government's subsidized programs that seek to promote digitalization in companies. Through this kit, SMEs can access financial aid to integrate digital solutions that allow them to manage and optimize their data securely and efficiently. The initiative is part of the digital transformation of the country, supporting the creation of essential technological infrastructures for companies.
Scope
Sectoral data spaces deployed in the Sectoral Data Spaces Promotion Plan (PIEDS), the National Health Data Space, the Regional Health Data Spaces, and those identified in the Data Directorate-General's Trusted Data Spaces List. Or in the Data Spaces catalog accessible on the "Accelerate SMEs" platform.
Data Space Kit Requirements
Company that meets the following criteria:
- Have a tax domicile in the European Union and have a valid VAT number.
- Be up to date with tax and Social Security obligations.
- Not being subject to an aid recovery order.
- Not to be subject to the other prohibitions.
- Be registered with the IAE for a minimum of six months.
- Not to exceed the de minimis aid limit.
Eligible Actions
- Strategic Definition: Identifying opportunities, selecting data space and use cases, developing the business plan, and making investment decisions.
- Legal compliance: Management of legal and regulatory requirements, assessment of compliance with European regulations (GDPR, Data Act, etc.) and identification of gaps and risks.
- Data Preparation: Data preparation and creation of data products, and making metadata and data available for sharing.
- Technical Implementation: Adaptation of the architecture, infrastructure (hardware and software), and technical connection to participate in a use case.
eligible costs
The expenses must have been incurred from the date of publication of the regulatory bases (July 16, 2025) and end on June 30, 2026.
1. Own personnel expenses: Technical personnel directly involved (gross remuneration and social costs). Maximum limit of twenty (20) workers.
2. Expenses for contracting services: Business, legal and technical advice (including negotiation and drafting of the adhesion contract).
3. Product acquisition costsSoftware products for data preparation and connection (connectors, governance/metadata management tools, data processing/discovery/analysis tools, products for use case deployment).
Subscription licenses are eligible for funding for a maximum of one year if payment is made before the application is submitted. Eligible activities cover the entire integration cycle, from identifying the business opportunity and legal requirements to data preparation and technical connection.
Non-eligible costs
- Hardware, telecommunications/Internet connectivity services, data purchases, data space participation quotas.
- Infrastructure expenses, civil works, land.
- Office products, operating systems, databases, non-specialized business management software (ERP, CRM, BI), general purpose cloud computing/storage credits.
Beneficiaries of the Data Space Kit
Public and private entities, regardless of their legal form, that carry out an economic activity, that have their own legal personality and tax domicile in the European Union.
It is aimed at entities with a high degree of digital maturity in the use of data and artificial intelligence, with a level of maturity considered "disruptive." They must have achieved effective or advanced integration into an eligible data space.
Excluded
UTES, self-employed individuals, civil partnerships, joint ownership communities, owners' associations or other economic units without legal personality.
Amount of the aid for the Data Space Kit
Maximum Individual Amount (100% of eligible expenses)
Private/public entities with economic activity (Art. 7.1): Up to € 15.000 (effective incorporation) Up to € 30.000 (advanced effective incorporation)
Public Administrations (Art. 7.2): Up to € 25.000 (effective incorporation) Up to € 50.000 (advanced effective incorporation).
The aid payment is made as a single payment immediately after the grant decision.
Where do I start when requesting the Data Space Kit?
Analysis and preparation of the file
- Level of digitization.
- Digital status report.
- Document preparation.
- Administrative procedures.
Procedures with the technicians of the awarding body
- Application for assistance.
- Action plan.
- Budgets from the company that carries out the work.
- Fees and indirect costs of professionals.
Presentation of the file
Administrative procedure with registration of the information prepared.
Work schedule: Relevant milestones
Data Space Kit Documentation
Electronic application and responsible declarations (compliance with requirements, DNSH, de minimis, no double funding, DACI).
Simplified Justification AccountIt is submitted along with the application. It includes the supporting report (detailing activities carried out, alignment with Art. 16, and results obtained) and the classified list of expenses.
Evidence of Effective/Advanced Incorporation: Contract of adhesion (signed by the promoter and the applicant with a qualified/advanced electronic signature), evidence of identity in the data space registration, and, if applicable, evidence of publication of the data product in the catalog.
Benefits of the Data Spaces Kit for your company
The Data Spaces Kit allows companies to create a secure space to store and process large volumes of information. This facilitates more agile management, with improved data access and advanced analytics capabilities. Key benefits include:
- Better data managementWith specialized tools, your company will be able to organize its data more efficiently, enabling faster and more accurate decision-making.
- Increased levels of security throughoutSubsidized digital solutions guarantee a high level of security in the storage and protection of business information.
- Optimisation of processes: Digitizing your workflows will allow you to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Examples of how to take advantage of the Data Spaces Kit
With a data analytics platform, patterns and trends could be identified that optimize marketing strategies or improve efficiency in case management.
In the e-commerce sector, an online store could integrate solutions to store sales and customer data, facilitating trend analysis and personalizing offers to improve the customer experience.
How can it help you? Millennials Consulting?
En Millennials Consulting - Digital Marketing, we are experts in the implementation of digital solutions through the program Kit Digital y Kit ConsultingAs participating Digitizing Agents, we offer specialized advice to help you make the most of your Data Spaces Kit grants.
We have extensive experience in the digital transformation of SMEs, with success stories in sectors such as education, healthcare, fashion, and more. Our team is trained to write technical reports, execute customized action plans, and support you throughout the entire digitalization process.
We offer you 30 minutes of free consultation with our consultants.
Success stories and measurable results
Thanks to the implementation of solutions like Zoho CRM, Zoho Analytics and other digital tools, we have helped numerous SMEs to:
- Reduce time on manual tasks.
- Improve customer acquisition and loyalty.
- Optimizing internal processes, which has resulted in significant savings.
One of our real estate clients was able to improve property management by automating repetitive tasks and centralizing information into a single system. This not only improved operational efficiency but also increased customer satisfaction.
El Data Spaces Kit It is an excellent opportunity to boost the digitalization of your company and optimize the management of your data. In Millennials Consulting - Digital MarketingWe have the experience and knowledge to help you take advantage of this grant and achieve an effective digital transformation that translates into tangible benefits for your business.
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