By the end of October, the program had 1,336 approved projects, with a volume of 596.3 million euros in approved funds. This figure represents an increase of 35.6 million euros in committed funds compared to the previous month, resulting from the approval of 95 new operations.
Financial execution reached 247.2 million euros in executed funds, 14 million more than in September. Payments to beneficiaries amounted to 225.1 million euros, a growth of 16.3 million euros. These metrics raised the commitment rate to 52.31% and the execution rate to 21.68%.
The Competitiveness, Research, Development, and Innovation Priority was the main driver of new approvals in October, concentrating most operations. This area reached 1,171 approved projects and saw committed funds increase by over 31 million euros, reinforcing support for business investment and innovation in the regional economy.
The areas of Energy, Climate Action, and Sustainability and Qualification and Employment also showed favorable evolution. The Health and Social Inclusion priority stood out for its significant growth in payments, indicating progress in strategic operations for the population's quality of life.
The program launched 88 calls for proposals, bringing the total amount of funds tendered to 938 million euros. The financial allocation of open calls reached 182.2 million euros, expanding European funding opportunities for companies, public entities, and social sector institutions.
