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Find out if this grant fits your project, how much you could receive and what you would need to set up in Melilla.
2026 grants for relocation · startups and digital companies
Bring your startup to Melilla and get up to €57,000
If your digital project wants to launch or scale with public support, this call can be the path to set up in Melilla with real funding from day one.
Up to €57,000to help you set up and grow from Melilla
Two lines to boost your project
A call designed for new digital companies and startups with traction that want to set up, consolidate or grow from Melilla.
Line 1€3,000 – €6,000
Line 2€15,000 – €57,000
Processing100% online
Advance60%
Immediate fit
Can your company apply for this grant?
This call is designed for digital, innovative and scalable projects that can be developed from Melilla with a real implementation and a clear growth plan.
New digital or emerging company
For early-stage projects that want to start with a solid base, validate their setup in Melilla and rely on public funding from the beginning.
Startup with traction and growth potential
For companies that already have a track record, validation or first customers and want to grow with more structure, technical capacity and commercial ambition.
Project with a real intent to set up in Melilla
If your company wants to develop from Melilla, this call is designed to help turn that decision into a viable, fundable project.
Two grant lines Line 1 · Creation Line 2 · Consolidation and scalability
Pick the line that best fits your stage
The 2026 call activates two lines to power both the launch of new projects and the consolidation of startups and emerging companies in Melilla.
€3,000 – €6,000Up to 100% of the eligible budget
For individuals or legal entities wishing to launch a new digital or emerging company with a clear financial base from the start.
- Launch of new projects
- Simplified memorandum
- Ideal for early stage or incorporation
€15,000 – €57,000Up to 85% of the eligible budget
For startups and emerging companies with a minimum verifiable track record, an innovative proposal and real growth capacity.
- Boost to grow and scale
- Option to apply with a commitment to set up in Melilla
- Designed for projects with a scalable model
What it can finance
Finance what your project needs to launch or grow
The grant covers costs directly tied to the project, designed to make the move to Melilla a viable, ordered and executable decision.
Workspaces and coworking
Office rental, workspaces and environments needed to execute the project from Melilla.
Personnel costs
In-house staff, technical profiles and management or specialised roles tied to project development.
Hardware, software and cloud
Equipment, licences, custom development and cloud services directly tied to business growth.
External services and R&D
Specialised consulting, technical development, mentoring and collaborations that improve the project.
Marketing and market access
Outreach, communication, fairs, trade missions and other levers to gain visibility and customers.
Travel and other project costs
Travel and expenses tied to project execution, as long as they relate to the funded activity.
Why Melilla
It's not just a grant. It's an opportunity to set up in Melilla.
Melilla combines public support, a European environment, competitive advantages and a clear bet on attracting digital companies and helping them grow.
Spanish and European environmentLegal certainty, European regulation and institutional stability to operate with confidence.
Competitive taxationA differential framework for digital business, with a tax proposal already positioned by iMelilla.
Real connectivityOwn airport, daily flights and direct connection to the main Spanish hubs.
Hands-on support to set upFrom the first contact through to your implementation, with institutional support and practical guidance.
How it works
Access the grant through a clear and actionable process
Check if you fit
Identify whether your project fits better under creation or consolidation and scalability before taking the next step.
Pick the right line
Define your project, budget and approach to head to the line that best matches your business stage.
Submit online
Processing is electronic, with objective criteria and documentation tailored to each type of project.
Set up and execute
If you receive the grant, you'll set up and execute the project from Melilla with public backing.
Key dates First window Until 31 May Second window 1 Sep · 1 Oct Advance 60% Execution 18 months
Don't miss the 2026 call
These are the dates and conditions that matter most to anyone arriving from a campaign and needing to decide quickly whether to move forward.
The first submission window stays open until 31 May 2026.
The second window will open from 1 September to 1 October 2026.
The call provides for a 60% advance to ease project kick-off.
The execution period is 18 months from the notification of the resolution.
Additional information
Need any clarification before applying?
Got a question?
If you have any question about the call, get in touch and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Resolve the doubts that block the decision
Here we tackle the most common questions so you can move forward with more clarity and less friction.
Which companies can apply for the grant?
Emerging and digital companies, as well as new business projects that fit within the announced lines.
Do I have to be already established in Melilla?
Not always. Under Line 2, a company can apply with a commitment to set up in Melilla, which must be evidenced later if it becomes a beneficiary.
What is the maximum grant?
Up to €57,000 in Line 2. In Line 1, up to €6,000.
Which costs can it cover?
Among others: workspaces, personnel, hardware, software, cloud, external services, marketing and project-related travel.
Is the application online?
Yes. Processing is electronic through the e-government portal of the Autonomous City of Melilla.
Is there an advance?
Yes. The call provides for a 60% advance.
How long do I have to apply?
The call sets two windows: one until 31 May 2026 and another from 1 September to 1 October 2026.
Can I apply if my company is not yet incorporated?
Yes, in certain Line 1 cases, provided the conditions are met and the required incorporation or registration is completed afterwards.