Kit Digital 2026: complete updated guide.

Kit Digital has been the largest investment in SME and self-employed digitalisation in Spain's history: over €3,067 million, more than 858,000 awarded grants and presence in 92% of Spanish municipalities. As of March 2026, all calls are formally closed, but a recent regulatory change opens the door to possible new opportunities. This guide gives you the most rigorous and up-to-date information available on the real status of the programme, available solutions, justification of already-awarded vouchers and alternative funding for those who did not make it in time.

What is Kit Digital and why has it been a historic success?

Kit Digital is a Spanish government aid programme, funded by European NextGenerationEU funds within the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan. Its objective is to drive the digitalisation of SMEs and the self-employed through economic vouchers (known as digital vouchers) that cover the implementation of technology solutions via digitalisation agents adhered to the programme.

Impact figures are striking. 858,000 grants have been awarded, exceeding the initial target of 676,000 beneficiaries by 27%. The programme has committed 99% of its total €3,067 million budget. The 755,000 vouchers already executed have reached 7,500 Spanish municipalities. And 63% of the beneficiaries are self-employed, which proves that the programme has reached the most atomised segment of Spain's productive fabric.

Real status of the programme as of March 2026: closed calls but open legal framework

It is essential to distinguish between the status of the calls and the legal framework of the programme, because confusion between the two is generating contradictory information in the market.

The calls: all closed

As of this publication, all Kit Digital calls are closed. Segments I (10 to fewer than 50 employees) and II (3 to fewer than 10 employees) closed on 31 December 2024. Segments IV (50 to fewer than 100 employees) and V (100 to fewer than 250 employees) closed on 30 June 2025. And segment III (0 to fewer than 3 employees) together with the call for civil partnerships and agricultural holdings closed on 31 October 2025.

The regulatory change of January 2026: Order TDF/39/2026

Order TDF/39/2026, published in the BOE on 28 January 2026, has modified the regulatory bases of the programme by removing the fixed end date. The programme no longer has a pre-set expiry date, but will be applicable until the total depletion of available funds.

This regulatory change has three practical implications. First, it legally enables the automatic reassignment of remaining funds, i.e. funds not executed because of withdrawn, waived or unjustified applications. Second, it allows the publication of new calls if the Administration decides. Third, it provides flexibility for beneficiaries who already hold an awarded voucher to complete the implementation and justification.

In practice, although there are no open calls or official forecast of new calls at this time, the legal framework is ready to reactivate the programme when the Administration considers it appropriate. The pressure of the European August 2026 deadline to execute NextGenerationEU funds makes some kind of movement plausible in the coming months.

The five Kit Digital segments and their amounts

Kit Digital is structured into five segments defined by the number of employees of the beneficiary company. Segment I covers companies of 10 to fewer than 50 employees with a voucher of up to €12,000. Segment II covers companies of 3 to fewer than 10 employees with up to €6,000. Segment III covers companies of 0 to fewer than 3 employees and the self-employed with up to €2,000 (subsequently extended to €3,000 for certain solutions). Segment IV, 50 to fewer than 100 employees, offers up to €25,000. And Segment V, 100 to fewer than 250 employees, grants up to €29,000.

Segments IV and V, introduced in December 2024, represent a significant evolution including categories with integrated artificial intelligence and substantially higher amounts.

The 17 digital solution categories

Categories for segments I, II and III

Solutions available for the smaller segments cover basic digitalisation needs. Website and Internet Presence allows building or improving the corporate website for up to €2,000. E-commerce funds the creation of an online shop for up to €2,000. Social Media Management covers social media tools and services. Customer Management (CRM) implements customer-relationship management systems. Business Process Management digitises internal processes such as invoicing, inventory or accounting.

Electronic Invoicing is particularly relevant now due to the mandatory nature of VeriFactu, with up to €2,000 to adapt. Office Services and Tools covers communications and cloud storage. Secure Communications provides VPN, firewall and encryption. Cybersecurity includes antimalware, monitoring and incident response at €125 per device. Advanced Internet Presence improves SEO and SEM. And Marketplace connects the company with online sales platforms.

Exclusive AI categories for segments IV and V

Segments IV and V access advanced categories with integrated artificial intelligence. AI-enabled Customer Management offers up to €24,000 for CRM with AI capabilities such as predictive sales analysis, automated scoring and personalised recommendations. AI-enabled Business Intelligence and Analytics provides up to €9,000 for data-analysis tools with smart dashboards and predictive alerts. AI-enabled Business Process Management funds up to €19,000 for process automation with AI components. And Managed Cybersecurity (EDR + MDR) covers up to €29,000 for advanced managed detection and response services.

What are the requirements to be a Kit Digital beneficiary?

The general requirements to access Kit Digital include being a small business, micro-business or self-employed person with tax residence in Spain, registered in the Spanish Tax Agency's census of entrepreneurs and professionals, with a minimum age of six months, not being considered a company in difficulty, being up to date with tax and Social Security obligations, not exceeding the de minimis aid limit (€300,000 over three fiscal years) and having a basic digital maturity level assessed via the Acelera Pyme self-diagnostic test.

How to choose a digitalisation agent: fundamental criteria

The digitalisation agent is the company adhered to the programme that implements the technology solution and manages the voucher. Selecting the agent is a critical decision that determines the quality of the implemented solution and the correct justification of the grant.

Fundamental selection criteria include the categories the agent is adhered to (an integral agent covering all categories lets you have a single point of contact for your whole digitalisation), demonstrable experience in the type of solution you need, verifiable references from other beneficiaries, post-implementation support capacity, and knowledge of the justification process.

An integral digitalisation agent adhered to all Kit Digital categories provides significant advantages: holistic view of digitalisation needs, coherence between implemented solutions, a single point of contact and administrative simplification.

Kit Digital justification: the most important phase

If you are already a Kit Digital beneficiary and hold an awarded voucher, justification is now your absolute priority. Lack of or incorrect justification entails full clawback of the grant.

Justification deadlines vary by call and segment, but are generally 6 to 12 months after formalising the service-provision agreement. Required documentation includes the digitalisation agent's invoice, proof of payment via banking means (never in cash), technical evidence of implementation (screenshots, URLs, configuration reports), the conformity record signed by beneficiary and agent, and any additional documentation specific to the contracted category.

Funding alternatives if you did not make it to Kit Digital

If your company could not apply for Kit Digital or was not a beneficiary, there are funding alternatives for its digitalisation.

Kit Consulting (Spain digital advisory grant) targets companies of 10 to 249 employees and offers digital advisory vouchers up to €24,000 across 10 categories including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital strategy. In Castilla y León, the DigitalICE programme of ICECYL offers aid for basic and advanced digitalisation. And in the Canary Islands, the Digiempresas 2026 programme of the Canary Islands Government allocates €700,000 for digitalisation of Canarian companies with vouchers between €5,000 and €25,000.

Furthermore, stay alert for possible new Kit Digital calls. Order TDF/39/2026 has established the legal framework that enables the reopening of the programme with remaining funds.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for Kit Digital right now?

As of March 2026, there are no open calls. However, Order TDF/39/2026 keeps the legal framework open for possible new calls with remaining funds. I recommend registering with Acelera Pyme, taking the self-diagnostic test and having all documentation ready to act fast if a new opportunity opens.

Can I have Kit Digital and Kit Consulting at the same time?

Yes. In fact, 82% of SMEs that have received Kit Consulting are also Kit Digital beneficiaries. Both programmes are compatible provided they fund different concepts.

Does Kit Digital need to be repaid?

No, provided you justify the grant correctly. Kit Digital is a non-repayable grant, not a loan. It must only be repaid if the conditions of the call are not met or it is not correctly justified.

Does Kit Digital have to be declared in tax?

Yes. Kit Digital vouchers are grants that must be declared as income in personal income tax (self-employed) or corporate tax (companies). In the Canary Islands, the different tax regime (IGIC instead of VAT) creates specifics worth discussing with a tax advisor.

Need guidance on Kit Digital, its justification or the available alternatives? Let's talk. As a digitalisation agent adhered to all programme categories, I will advise you with no commitment on the best digitalisation strategy for your company.