Innovation financing and R&D&I tax relief

Innovation financing and R&D&I tax relief: turn your industrial property into a growth and profit generator

PADIMA understands that industrial property (IP) not only protects your innovations but is also a key strategic asset for accessing financing and optimising your R&D&I tax relief. We provide a complete service that connects your IP management with the best innovation financing opportunities and helps you maximise tax deductions and credits derived from your Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) activities. Boost the value of your industrial property and get the most out of your investment in innovation with our expert advice.

Industrial property: the key to unlocking innovation funding

How does industrial property facilitate funding?

A strong industrial property strategy is key to attracting innovation funding. Patents, trade marks, industrial designs and trade secrets showcase your company’s innovative capacity and distinctive value, reducing investor risk and increasing the value of your R&D&I projects At PADIMA, we advise you on building a robust IP portfolio that maximises your funding opportunities.

Types of IP focused innovation funding:

When seeking funding for innovation, the Industrial Property component of your projects is important to highlight. Funding sources place a high value on:

• Projects with patents applied for or granted: patents are a clear indicator of innovation and technological differentiation.
• Trade mark and design protection strategies: protecting the visual identity and design of your products and services reinforces your brand image and commercial potential.
• Valuation of intangible IP assets: economic valuation of patents, trade marks and other IP rights can be key to justifying a funding application.
• Projects that generate new intellectual property: creation of new IP as a result of the project is a factor that is highly valued by funders.
• Companies with strong, professionally managed IP portfolios: active and professional IP management conveys confidence and rigour to investors.
• Industrial property due diligence: having carried out IP due diligence prior to the project demonstrates proactive management of risks and opportunities in this area.

R&D&I tax return: Maximise your deductions and allowances with an IP strategy

Industrial property as proof of R&D&I activities:

Industrial property is not only an asset to be protected, but also a key tool for justifying the innovative nature of your activities to the tax authorities and accessing R&D&I tax incentives. Patents, utility models, industrial design registrations, technology watch reports and other IP documents support innovation and facilitate the justification of tax deductions and allowances. PADIMA helps you align your IP strategy with R&D&I tax optimisation.

R&D&I tax incentives directly linked to industrial property:

Some R&D&I tax incentives are directly linked to industrial property, such as:

• Patent Box: this tax incentive allows a reduction in the corporate income tax base for revenues derived from the transfer or licensing of patents and other industrial property assets (such as industrial designs and copyright-protected software). Maximise your return on innovation with the Patent Box.
• Incentives for research staff involved in patent creation: additional incentives in Social Security contributions are available for research personnel who contribute to the development of patents. Reward and incentivise the work of your researchers who contribute to the creation of industrial property.

PADIMA services in innovation financing and R&D&I tax returns.

• Strategic advice for financing innovation based on industrial property: helping you define a financing strategy that highlights the value of your IP assets and maximises your chances of success.
• Identification of public and private funding calls with IP valuation criteria: searching for and selecting the most suitable grants and funding programmes for projects with a strong industrial property component.
• Preparation of funding applications highlighting the value of industrial property: drafting reports and technical documentation highlighting the IP strategy, the portfolio of rights and the project’s potential for generating new IP.
• Advice on the economic valuation of industrial property assets to justify funding applications: carrying out valuations of patents, trade marks and other IP rights to provide objective and robust data for funding applications.
• Advice on the application of the Patent Box and other IP-related tax incentives: guiding you in the tax optimisation of the exploitation of your industrial property through the available tax incentives.
• Audit of the industrial property portfolio to maximise access to financing and tax returns: evaluating your IP portfolio to identify strengths and areas for improvement that facilitate obtaining financing and tax optimisation.
• Training in industrial property as a tool for financing and tax returns on R&D&I: training your team to understand the strategic value of IP in obtaining financing and tax benefits.

Who are these services for?

• Companies with a strong focus on R&D&I and industrial property.
• Technology start-ups and technology-based companies that base their business model on IP.
• Research centres and universities with research results that can be patented or protected by IP.
• Companies seeking funding for innovative projects with a relevant IP component.
• Companies that want to optimise the exploitation of their industrial property for tax purposes.
• Investors and venture capital funds that value industrial property as a strategic asset.

Discover how we can help you maximise the value of your IP and boost your company’s growth through R&D&I funding and tax incentives.