As part of its ongoing commitment to providing entrepreneurs with specialised tools to help them drive their projects forward, Business Factory Aero (BFAero) has added a new course to its programme: “Taxation of Innovation”, delivered by José María Pina Sánchez-Mariscal, Managing Partner at APTKI.
The session, which took place at the atlanTTic research centre, enabled participants to gain an understanding of the main tax incentives for innovation and their practical application in technology start-ups.
Training delivered by an expert in innovation and funding
During the 90-minute training session, attendees were able to gain a deeper understanding of the main tax incentives for innovation and how they apply in the context of a start-up. The topics covered were:
Tax incentives for innovation: which activities and expenses are eligible for funding?
Key instruments for funding R&D&I and how to monetise it
Requirements and best practices:
Key considerations in the preparation of financial statements
Traceability of expenditure and the consequences of poor financial planning
Traceability of expenditure and the consequences of poor financial planning
ENISA certification. Tax benefits for the start-up and the investor
Other sources of funding for R&D&I
This training enables entrepreneurs to identify opportunities to optimise the tax treatment of their projects and improve financial planning, thereby strengthening the financial sustainability of their start-ups.
An added bonus for the BFAero programme
The inclusion of this session marks a further step in BFAero’s commitment to providing specialist content that strengthens entrepreneurs’ capabilities and facilitates the growth of innovative projects in the aeronautical and aerospace sector.
Thanks to initiatives such as this, programme participants gain practical and strategic insights to manage the tax aspects of innovation more efficiently and maximise the potential of their start-ups.
The success of a start-up’s fundraising efforts does not depend solely on the project’s innovation; trust between partners and the protection of strategic information are crucial to attracting investment.
The event, aimed at entrepreneurs from the Business Factory Aero (BFAero), focused on two key areas: partnership agreements and business confidentiality, and provided an opportunity to examine how these mechanisms strengthen relationships with investors and protect sensitive information relating to their projects.
The session was led by Ana Lorente Berges, co-founder of A2 Estudio Legal, who explained the importance of establishing clear agreements between partners and mechanisms to protect each start-up’s strategic assets.
Attendees explored how these tools not only prevent conflicts but also instil confidence in investors, a key factor in driving innovative projects forward.
Confidence to secure investment
In an ecosystem where public and private investment seeks out start-ups with growth potential, having a solid legal foundation becomes a decisive factor.
Through these initiatives, BFAero provides entrepreneurs with practical tools to navigate investment processes and consolidate their projects in the aeronautical and aerospace sector.
Entrepreneurship does not depend solely on private investment. Public funding is a key route to growth for any start-up, particularly for those developing innovative projects with high potential.
However, accessing this type of support requires knowing where to find the relevant calls for applications and what the funding bodies’ requirements are.
With this aim in mind, participants in the 7th edition ofBusiness Factory Aero (BFAero) explored these issues in depth during the first part of the programme’s final in-person session, held on 26 February.
Key points for accessing public funds
The session was led by Iliyana Zongova, an expert in European funds and projects at NTT DATA, who provided project leaders with a practical insight into how public funding works.
During the event, entrepreneurs were able to learn more about:
The types of initiatives that typically receive support through public funds.
Who is eligible to apply for this type of funding.
Where to find information on funding opportunities.
How to prepare suitable proposals to apply for this funding.
The session enabled participants to better understand how to structure their projects and access new funding channels that can help accelerate their development.
The role of institutional support in business development
Sessions such as this highlight the importance of institutional support in driving and revitalising the business sector, particularly in strategic sectors such as the aeronautical and aerospace industries.
Through training initiatives such as this, BFAero continues to support the start-ups in its ecosystem by helping them build their capabilities and identify opportunities to drive their growth.
The Regional Government of Galicia, through the Regional Ministry of Economy and Industry, has opened the call for applications for grants to help Galician companies position themselves as suppliers in the field of security and defence. This line of support, with a budget of €1.5 million, is aimed at strengthening the presence of Galician businesses in these strategic sectors.
The deadline for submitting applications is 13 May at 2 p.m., or until the available credit has been exhausted. Applications must be submitted electronically using procedure IN519G.
Facilitating access to the defence and security supply chain
The call for proposals aims to support Galician companies in implementing key actions to position themselves in the fields of defence and security. Specifically, it funds actions such as:
The first entry in the Register of Companies of the Directorate-General for Armament and Material (DGAM).
The preparation of technical proposals to participate in national or European defence tenders.
Technical approval of systems and products through trials and tests in accredited laboratories.
Processing security clearances and authorisations with the CNI, both for companies (HSEM) and establishments (HSES).
The implementation of quality management systems in accordance with PECAL/AQAP standards, including consultancy and certification.
The ultimate goal is to prepare Galician companies to advance or diversify into becoming suppliers of goods and services in the security and defence sectors, facilitating their integration into strategic industrial programmes.
Up to €75,000 per beneficiary
The aid is granted on a non-competitive basis and covers up to 80% of the eligible amount, with a maximum of €75,000 per beneficiary. The minimum budget required per action is €3,000.
Eligible items include specialist advisory and consultancy services, technical assistance, laboratory testing and trials, audits and certifications in specific standards, compulsory training and public fees.
In addition, an advance payment of up to 25% of the grant awarded may be requested, subject to the provision of a guarantee. Expenditure may be incurred until November 2026 or October 2027, depending on the corresponding year.
Private companies with legal personality that carry out economic activity and have a place of work in Galicia may benefit, provided that they take the necessary steps to diversify into defence and security through the required certifications, approvals or authorisations.
Call for proposals aligned with the 2025-2030 Strategy
In this context, the 2026 Guide to Certifications in Security, Defence and Aerospace becomes a key complementary tool. The document provides an understanding of the role of certifications in the different links of the value chain and facilitates strategic planning for companies wishing to benefit from IN519G aid, offering a clear overview of requirements, standards and relationships between regulations.
Strategic opportunity for the BFAero ecosystem
For start-ups and companies linked to Business Factory Aero (BFAero), this call represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen their competitive positioning and advance in certification and approval processes that are essential in highly technologically demanding sectors.
The launch of the IN519G grant and the availability of tools such as the Certification Guide thus consolidate a favourable environment for the Galician ecosystem to continue growing and positioning itself as a benchmark in security, defence and aerospace.
The start-ups SLIMOP Space, Eurosafe Systems and H2 Dron Energy, participants in the Business Factory Aero (BFAero), attended the 4th edition of Science for Industry (S4i), held on 28 and 29 January 2026 in Madrid, with the support of the Regional Government of Galicia. This is one of the leading international events in technology transfer and innovation based on Deep Science.
Science for Industry is a meeting point where science connects directly with industry, bringing together start-ups, technology centres, universities, large corporations and investors with the aim of accelerating the market launch of advanced technological solutions.
Galicia, present at an international innovation forum
La participación de las empresas de BFAero se realizó dentro del stand de la Xunta de Galicia, un espacio que reunió a los principales actores del ecosistema tecnológico gallego y que sirvió como plataforma de visibilidad, conexión y generación de oportunidades.
The participation of BFAero companies took place within the stand of the Regional Government of Galicia, a space that brought together the main players in the Galician technological ecosystem and served as a platform for visibility, connection and the generation of opportunities.
During the event, the start-ups had the opportunity to establish contact with investors, technology providers, research centres and potential industrial partners, exploring new avenues for collaboration and knowledge transfer in a highly specialised international environment.
The presence of SLIMOP Space, Eurosafe Systems and H2 Dron Energy at Science for Industry highlights BFAero’s role as a platform connecting innovation, industry and the market, facilitating the participation of its projects in strategic forums that promote collaboration, technology transfer and business growth.
The ultimate goal of any startup is to scale its business and sell. For this reason, Business Factory Aero (BFAero) promoted the participation of the projects from its sixth edition in the session “Mastering Sales: strategies to impact, connect and close deals”, held at the Santander Work Café in A Coruña.
A meeting designed to strengthen the commercial capabilities of companies at key stages of growth through practical, strategic and results-oriented training for the projects that are part of our ecosystem.
Practical training to turn innovation into business
During the session, high-value tools were presented that are applicable beyond the technological sphere, with a clear focus: building confidence, connecting with customers and closing deals.
During the workshop, key aspects were addressed such as:
Moving from uncertainty to confidence at any stage of the business.
Identifying customer archetypes to fine-tune the commercial approach.
The art of storytelling: how to turn a product or service into a memorable story.
The anatomy of the perfect email: structures that work and generate responses.
Strategies to tackle decisive meetings and move towards closing sales.
All of them share a common goal: to strengthen their value proposition and accelerate their market entry with a solid and effective sales strategy.
Aguia Analítica Avanzada strengthens its growth through a strategic alliance
Within the framework of this commitment to business development, one of the participating companies, Aguia Analítica Avanzada, has taken a significant step by establishing a strategic alliance with FEDS Drone-powered Solutions.
This agreement will help drive the digitalisation of public infrastructure, moving from reactive maintenance towards a predictive, efficient and data-driven model. The collaboration combines aerial data, artificial intelligence and international standards to create digital twins of road networks, improve accuracy in damage detection and increase the safety and fluidity of infrastructures.
A clear example of how training, sales strategy and the right partnerships accelerate the transformation of innovation into real impact.
A clear example of how training, sales strategy and the right partnerships accelerate the transformation of innovation into real impact.
BFAero: innovation, strategy and market
With initiatives such as this session, Business Factory Aero reaffirms its commitment to the holistic growth of startups, promoting not only technological development but also the key skills needed to compete, connect with the market and generate business.
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