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BOE-A-2026-8958 ·24 April 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Reference entities in quantum communications: 30 days to adapt grant applications under new regime

Royal Decree 327/2026 amends Article 9.2 of RD 317/2025, establishing a 30-day deadline for reference entities in quantum communications to adapt their grant applications to the new direct award regime. This change aims to improve transparency and efficiency in grant management by the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service, aligning with component 16 of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. The amendment is based on Article 67 of Regulation 887/2006 and Article 22.2.c) of Law 38/2003.

In 3 key points

  1. 30-day deadline to adapt grant applications (art. 9.2 del RD 317/2025)
  2. Alignment with component 16 of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (preámbulo del RD 327/2026)
  3. Legal basis in Article 67 of Regulation 887/2006 and Article 22.2.c) of Law 38/2003 (art. 67 del Reglamento 887/2006 y art. 22.2.c) de la Ley 38/2003)

How it affects those involved

Reference entities in quantum communications are required to adjust their grant applications within 30 days, necessitating an internal review of submitted documentation. Public administrations will gain greater control and traceability throughout the process. Specialist grant advisors must ensure that applications comply with the new requirements set out in Article 9.2. The scientific and technological research sector in telecommunications must adapt its application processes to maintain participation in the programme funded by Next Generation EU.

Lifecycle

2026-04-24PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-04-25Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
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