Services

This service focuses on providing guidance and resolving queries related to public funding opportunities, without including administrative management of applications.

VALMETAL supports companies by:

• Identifying relevant funding opportunities at regional, national and European level.
• Providing initial guidance on eligibility, scope and strategic fit of projects.
• Answering technical and strategic questions related to open calls.
• Connecting companies with specialised organisations or partners when advanced support is required.

This service allows companies to better understand the funding landscape and make informed decisions before launching a project or applying for support.

For projects requiring hands-on technical support, VALMETAL also offers grant application and project management support, under specific conditions and mainly addressed to member companies.

This service includes:

• Technical preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Support during the evaluation process.
• Follow-up and coordination during project execution.
• Support in project justification and reporting once funding has been awarded.

This service is delivered with a professional and structured approach, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and project objectives.

VALMETAL acts as an innovation broker, helping companies address technological challenges by connecting them with the appropriate knowledge, technology and partners.

We support companies by:

• Helping define and structure technological or innovation challenges.
• Facilitating access to universities, technology centres and research organisations.
• Connecting companies with innovation agents, other Spanish clusters and national innovation networks.
• Supporting open innovation processes at regional and national level.

As part of this approach, VALMETAL participates in open innovation initiatives such as INNOTRANSFER, which promote collaboration between companies and research teams. These initiatives complement a broader ecosystem-oriented strategy focused on cooperation, matchmaking and knowledge transfer.

VALMETAL supports the internationalisation of member companies through coordination and collaboration with specialised organisations, acting as a facilitator rather than as a commercial agent.

Internationalisation activities are carried out in collaboration with partners such as:

• ARVET (Spanish Association of Exporting Companies)
• IVACE International
• ICEX Spain Trade and Investment

VALMETAL supports companies through:

• Identification of international opportunities and markets of interest.
• Coordination of collective actions such as trade missions and participation in international trade fairs.
• Organisation of technical seminars and information sessions with internationalisation experts.
• Support for participation in European and international cooperation projects.

This approach allows companies to access specialised internationalisation services while benefiting from coordinated, collective and sector-oriented actions.

VALMETAL promotes the adoption of advanced production management and continuous improvement methodologies among its member companies, acting as an entry point and coordinator for specialised support.

In collaboration with specialised partners, such as PROSIMTEC, VALMETAL facilitates access to services including:

• Production diagnostics and identification of improvement areas.
• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Management methodologies.
• Methods and time studies.
• Line, process and productivity analysis.
• Agile manufacturing methodologies, such as Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM).
• Stock and warehouse analysis.
• Training for middle management in manufacturing environments.
• Support in defining and implementing industrial strategy.

These services aim to enhance operational efficiency, competitiveness and organisational maturity in industrial environments.

VALMETAL supports the visibility and competitiveness of metal sector companies by promoting the strategic use of Industrial SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) as a tool to strengthen positioning within value chains.

In collaboration with specialised providers, this service focuses on:

• Improving online visibility of industrial capabilities and services.
• Supporting better positioning within supply chains and specialised markets.
• Aligning digital presence with business strategy and sector positioning.

This approach contributes to enhancing the visibility of the metal sector as a whole and strengthening its competitiveness in increasingly digital and global markets.