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BOE-A-2026-16837 ·1 August 2026 ·orden Medium impact
Subsidies

R&D+i companies and centres: regulatory framework for creating dual-use technology research infrastructures

Order TDF/811/2026 establishes the framework for creating infrastructures dedicated to research, testing, and experimentation in dual-use technologies (applicable to both civil and security and defence sectors). The regulation aims to leverage synergies between civil and defence R&D+i to accelerate technological maturity in critical areas such as AI, robotics, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. The objective is to strengthen Spain's strategic autonomy and technological competitiveness.

In 2 key points

  1. Promotion of infrastructures in AI, robotics, unmanned systems, advanced computing, and quantum technologies (Preámbulo)
  2. Promotion of cooperation between universities, R&D+i centres, SMEs, startups, and large companies (Preámbulo)

How it affects those involved

For SMEs, startups, and large companies in the technology sector, this opens a pathway for support to develop infrastructures that enable knowledge transfer between civil and defence applications. Research centres and universities will be able to collaborate on emerging and disruptive technology projects to avoid duplication of investment. The national technology sector is encouraged to operate in high-security and controlled environments to mitigate economic security risks.

Lifecycle

2026-08-01PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-08-02Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
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