As of today, the original Kit Consulting (Spain advisory grant) call is closed. The 2026 development is that Orden TDF/38/2026 amended the regulatory framework to allow redistribution of unspent funds (remanentes — budget not used in previous rounds). This opens a door to serving applications that ran out of credit, but the order does not yet specify new deadlines or the exact procedure. It is not an open new call: it is a framework that enables one.
If you are searching for "Kit Consulting 2026" you probably want one thing: to know where the programme stands today and whether you have any options. This article is exactly that — a clear, up-to-date status report. For in-depth analysis of whether the programme will reopen and the realistic probability, see the dedicated piece on the Kit Consulting 2026 reopening; here I focus on the status and on explaining a concept that causes considerable confusion: unspent funds (remanentes).
The goal is that, in five minutes, you know what is confirmed, what is pending, and what you can do in the meantime — without falling for headlines that treat a reopening as a done deal when it has not officially happened.
Is Kit Consulting still open in 2026?
Not in the sense of a live call with an open deadline for new applications. The original Kit Consulting call launched in 2024 and its application period closed. What changed in 2026 is not that it simply reopened, but that the regulatory framework was amended to allow reuse of leftover funds.
That distinction is the key to the whole matter and the source of most misunderstandings. There is a difference between having a legal basis that permits redistributing money and having an open form where any SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) can register an application today. The first is confirmed; the second, as of writing, is not.
Therefore, the honest answer is: the programme is in a transition phase. Most of the original credit was allocated, but the 2026 framework opens the possibility of reallocating unspent funds. Those waiting should monitor official publications and not rely on categorical third-party statements.
What is an unspent fund (remanente) in these grants?
Since the term appears in all news about the programme but is almost never explained, it is worth clarifying — it is the axis of the current situation.
An unspent fund is simply budgeted money that was never spent. In a grant call, a pool of funds is reserved; if for any reason part of that pool is not allocated or not executed (applications that lapse, files not completed, justifications that fail), the surplus remains available. That surplus is the remanente.
In Kit Consulting, the existence of unspent funds is what makes the 2026 amendment meaningful: if credit left over from earlier rounds can be redistributed rather than returned, companies that missed out due to budget exhaustion can be served. Orden TDF/38/2026 creates precisely the legal framework to do this.
| Concept | New call | Redistribution of unspent funds |
|---|---|---|
| Source of funds | New credit allocated to the programme | Surplus from previous rounds |
| Who it serves | New applicants | Primarily valid applications that ran out of credit |
| Open application deadline? | Yes, with its own dates | Not necessarily; depends on the procedure to be published |
| Status in 2026 | Not confirmed | Framework enabled by Orden TDF/38/2026 |
The practical conclusion: the existence of unspent funds does not automatically mean you can apply today. It means there is a possibility that money will be reallocated, with priority to those already on the waiting list.
Are there funds left in Kit Consulting?
The answer depends on how much credit was left unexecuted — a figure the Administration determines as files are closed and justified. The 2026 regulatory amendment presupposes enough margin for redistribution to make sense; if there were no unspent funds, there would be no need to create a framework for distributing them.
That said, expectations should be tempered. Unspent funds are, by definition, limited: they are leftovers, not a new multi-million allocation. Even if redistribution is confirmed, the available volume will be much smaller than the original call, and priority will go to applications already submitted and validated without credit. For a company that never applied, entering through this route is more uncertain.
The programme is financed with European Recovery Funds (PRTR), and those funds have an execution horizon. If you want to understand why the money is finite and why the calendar matters, I explain it in the article on Kit Consulting as a digital advisory programme and its funding framework.
What does the official 2026 regulation say?
The reference is Orden TDF/38/2026, of 26 January, which amends the original regulatory framework (Orden TDF/436/2024). What the regulation does is establish the legal framework for distributing unused funds from previous rounds, also aligning with the most recent European strategic direction.
What the regulation does not do — and this is decisive — is specify the new deadlines, the specific application or reallocation procedure, or the exact criteria for allocating those funds. It enables the "what" (unspent funds may be distributed) but leaves the "how" and "when" pending.
Hence the obligatory caution: any categorical statement such as "Kit Consulting is already open, apply now" goes beyond what the published regulation supports. The source of truth is the BOE, not commercial claims. I maintain that same caution in the reopening guide, where I analyse the realistic probability and how to detect misinformation.
Will there be more calls?
It is possible, but not guaranteed with a date. The design of the European Funds — aimed at being spent within a calendar — and the stated intention to use unspent funds both suggest the Administration wants money spent rather than returned. That works in favour of some mechanism being put in place to deploy the surplus.
However, "making use of unspent funds" is not the same as "there will be a call open to everyone." The most likely scenario, given the current framework, is priority goes to applications already submitted. If a route for new applicants emerges, it will be when the specific procedure is published — still pending as of today.
My recommendation: do not put your digitalisation strategy on hold waiting for an uncertain call. Move forward with what is already available and keep active watch to not miss a window if one opens.
What can you do in the meantime?
Waiting is the worst option. These are the useful actions right now:
- Monitor BOE and Red.es. They are the only reliable source of a genuine status change. Any reopening or unspent-funds procedure will be published there first.
- Have your file ready. If you applied in the past and ran out of credit, make sure your information is up to date so you can respond quickly if you are called.
- Consider Kit Digital (Spain digitalization grant). It is a separate and compatible programme; if your need is to implement solutions, there is no reason to wait for the Consulting programme. Review Kit Digital applied to your sector.
- Move forward with advisory services, whether you wait or not. The value of digital advisory does not disappear because the voucher is closed; what matters is making the right digital decisions now.
If your company is in Castilla y León or Las Palmas and you are unsure whether to wait for a possible redistribution of unspent funds or take another route, I can help you decide without losing time or opportunities.
How to tell genuine news from misinformation
The interest generated by "Kit Consulting 2026" has produced a lot of noise, and not all content in circulation is rigorous. Some announcements present the programme as reopened to attract clients, exploiting confusion between "a framework enabling unspent-fund redistribution" and "an open call." These are the criteria for separating reliable information from marketing:
- Does it cite a verifiable official source? Genuine news is backed by a BOE publication or a Red.es note with a link. Unsourced claims warrant scepticism.
- Does it distinguish between enabling and opening? Honest content explains that Orden TDF/38/2026 enables redistribution but does not specify deadlines. Anyone claiming "you can apply now" without caveats is probably overstating.
- Does it promise specific deadlines not in the BOE? If a site gives exact application dates you cannot find in official sources, that is a red flag.
- Does it conflate Kit Digital and Kit Consulting? They are separate programmes with their own calls and amendments (Kit Digital's is Orden TDF/39/2026). Confusing them signals low rigour.
The golden rule is simple: for any claim about programme status, cross-check with BOE and Red.es before taking decisions. In the reopening guide I go deeper on how to detect misinformation and what to watch for month by month.
Kit Consulting vs. Kit Digital status in 2026
A common confusion is mixing the situation of the two major digitalisation programmes, which in 2026 are at different points. It is worth separating them to avoid decisions based on a wrong premise.
Kit Digital (Spain digitalization grant) was subject to its own amendment in early 2026 (Orden TDF/39/2026), which extended its call with more time and more eligible beneficiaries. It is a programme with a different trajectory from Kit Consulting. Kit Digital's expansion does not automatically mean Kit Consulting reopens: they are separate regulations and separate funding pools.
Kit Consulting (Spain advisory grant), for its part, is in the transition phase this article describes: original call closed and unspent-funds framework enabled but no specific published procedure. Caution requires treating each programme according to its own status, not extrapolating from one to the other.
For a business, the practical conclusion is clear: if you need to implement solutions, Kit Digital is the route with active traction; if you are looking for expert advisory, follow the Kit Consulting unspent-funds evolution closely without assuming anything until it is officially published. Both programmes are compatible, so waiting on one need not delay progress with the other.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kit Consulting still open in 2026?
The original call is closed. Orden TDF/38/2026 enables redistribution of unspent funds but does not set new application deadlines. The current status is transitional, not fully open.
Are there funds left in Kit Consulting?
Unspent funds exist — budgeted credit not executed — and that is precisely why a redistribution framework has been created. But they are limited: leftovers, not a new allocation. Priority goes to valid applications that previously ran out of credit.
Will there be more calls?
Possible but not confirmed with a date. Any development will be published in BOE and Red.es first.
What is an unspent fund (remanente) in these grants?
Budgeted money that was never spent — the surplus of a call not allocated or executed. Orden TDF/38/2026 enables its redistribution to serve companies that missed out due to credit exhaustion rather than returning the money.
Sources
- Orden TDF/38/2026, of 26 January — amendment to Kit Consulting regulatory framework (BOE-A-2026-2069)
- Orden TDF/436/2024, of 10 May — original regulatory framework (BOE-A-2024-9524)
- Kit Consulting — Red.es (official programme page)
Content by Ángel Ortega Castro. Informational content updated as of publication date; programme status may change. Always verify with BOE and Red.es for current deadlines.