• Innovation projects within the framework of efficiency, sustainability, security and digitalisation can be submitted.

Puertos del Estado has opened a new call for subsidies within the Plan to Promote Entrepreneurship for Innovation in the Port Sector (PORTS 4.0) in the modality of Pre-Commercial Projects with a budget of 11,250,000 euros.

The Port Authority of València (PAV) is looking for entrepreneurs, companies and/or individuals with innovative projects that meet the requirements of the call. Candidates who wish to present their ideas have until 24 March 2025 to fill in this form and send all the information to the PAV.

Project requirements

This initiative encourages the development of new innovative services in the port sector, always taking into account the determining elements for the long-term success of a port. The projects must be framed in the following areas:

– Logistical efficiency in the infrastructural, operational or service provision fields.

– Environmental sustainability and energy.

– Safety and security.

– Digitalisation of processes and intelligent platforms.

– Any innovative product that has a significant impact on the port sector.

More information on the call: Announcement 46840 of the BOE no. 307 of 2024 and PORTS 4.0.

About Ports 4.0 The purpose of the Ports 4.0 Fund is to carry out research and development actions and programmes that are of interest and whose main objective is to promote entrepreneurship for innovation within the port sector, where efficiency and sustainability become key elements to increase competitiveness.