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BOE-A-2026-18903 ·10 September 2026 ·Royal Decree High impact
Subsidies

ANDEMA and Brand Forum Foundation: 275,000 EUR in direct subsidies for industrial property in 2026

Royal Decree 725/2026 authorizes the direct and exceptional granting of subsidies for the promotion and defense of industrial property during the 2026 fiscal year (art. 3). This measure is based on public, social, and economic interest reasons that justify the absence of a public call (art. 22.2.c Law 38/2003). The amounts are specifically allocated to the National Association for Brand Defense (150,000 EUR) and the Spanish Renowned Brands Forum Foundation (125,000 EUR) (art. 4).

In 3 key points

  1. EUR 150,000 for the National Association for the Defence of the Brand (ANDEMA), Art. 4.a (art. 4.a)
  2. EUR 125,000 for the Fundación Foro de Marcas Renombradas Españolas, Art. 4.b (art. 4.b)
  3. Deadline of 15 working days to submit the application and documentation, Art. 5.2 (art. 5.2)

How it affects those involved

For the beneficiary entities (ANDEMA and Fundación Foro de Marcas), the regulation guarantees the receipt of funds for training, research, and dissemination activities related to industrial property (Art. 3). These entities must comply with a strict deadline of 15 working days to submit the required documentation following the entry into force of the regulation (Art. 5.2). The process shall be carried out exclusively by electronic means through the OEPM website (Art. 5.1).

Frequently asked questions

Who are the beneficiaries of these subsidies?
The National Association for Brand Defence (ANDEMA) and the Foundation for Renowned Spanish Brands (art. 4).
What is the deadline for the entities to apply for the support?
They must submit their application and required documentation within 15 calendar days of the Real Decree coming into force (art. 5.2).
How should the subsidy application be processed?
The procedure must be carried out exclusively electronically through the OEPM's online portal (art. 5.1).

Lifecycle

2026-09-10PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-09-11Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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