Kit Digital · Automation · 2026
Kit Digital and process automation for SMEs in 2026
How process automation fits the Process Management category of Kit Digital, Spain's EU-funded digitalisation grant: what you can fund, what to automate and what to document in the technical report.
What is the Process Management category?
Kit Digital is a grant that funds the digitalisation of Spanish SMEs. The Process Management category covers automating operational and production workflows: connecting systems, removing manual tasks and digitalising processes that today live in Excel, email or WhatsApp.
It isn't a blank cheque: you have to justify which processes are automated, with which tools and how they meet the requirements of the current call.
Guide amounts per segment
| Segment | Employees | Max. total voucher | Process Management (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Segment I | 10–49 | €12,000 | Up to ~€4,000 |
| Segment II | 3–9 | €6,000 | Up to ~€2,000 |
| Segment III | 0–2 | €2,000 | Limited category |
Always check the current call on the official Kit Digital website. Amounts may be updated.
Which processes fit an automation project
- Automatic invoicing — order → invoice → sent to the customer → payment reminder.
- CRM and sales follow-up — web lead → CRM → assignment → email sequence.
- ERP / invoicing integration — sync between sales, stock and accounts without copying data.
- Multichannel customer service — WhatsApp and email with a history per customer.
- Operational reports — dashboards that build themselves every week.
3 workflows that usually get approved without trouble
- Sale → invoice → payment: connects an online shop or CRM with invoicing (Holded, Quipu, etc.) and automatic alerts.
- Lead → salesperson → follow-up: web form to the CRM with scheduled tasks and emails.
- Internal operations: job sheets, inventory or appointments in your own dashboard (MotoBuddy example).
Kit Digital vs a custom open-source project
Many agencies roll out closed SaaS. At Código Abierto the approach is different: software adapted to your workflow, with open-source code that belongs to you. If the voucher doesn't cover the whole scope, you can complete it in phases with your own investment, from €800 for one-off automation.
Guide prices: how much it costs to automate an SME in 2026.
Steps to apply
- Prove eligibility on the Kit Digital portal.
- Choose a "digitalising agent" registered for the Process Management category.
- Define the technical report: processes, integrations, timeframes and deliverables.
- Sign the agreement; the agent carries out the work and justifies it to Red.es.
Frequently asked questions
Can you be the digitalising agent?
We build the automation or custom software project. The voucher is managed by an agent registered with the programme; we can work with them on the technical side.
What if the voucher doesn't cover everything?
We prioritise the workflows with the highest ROI and extend in phases. A well-defined project usually costs between €1,500 and €3,500.