The new edition of the Yearbook of Industrial and Intellectual Property 2026 of Tirant lo Blanch is now available. This work has been consolidated as one of the publications of absolute reference in the legal-business field in Spain, gathering the most relevant trends and analysis of the sector.
This time, since Afianza We celebrate the participation of our partner David Puentes Moreno, head of corporate development of the firm, who provides his expert vision on the intersection between intangible assets and financial growth.
Financing innovation in SMEs: The value of intangibles
The article contributed by David Puentes, entitled Financing SME Innovation based on Industrial/Intellectual Property, was developed during his stage as director of the area of Financing for Innovation in Elzaburu.
In a global market where the intangible assets represent more than 80% of the value of the most innovative companies, knowing how to structure their financing is not only an option, it is a key competitive advantageAs David rightly points out: "Innovating is not enough. We must know how to structure it".
Keys for structuring investment in industrially owned assets
In its analysis, it breaks down the essential tools that every technology SME needs to know in order to optimise its profitability:
- Tax incentives for R & D & I: How to recover part of the investment made in development.
- Social security allowances: Advantages for the recruitment and maintenance of research staff.
- IP-Box (Patent Box): Incentives for the transfer of use of intangible assets.
- Compatibility of aid and Innovative SME Seal: Strategies to add different sources of public support.
- Financing instruments: Financial tools directly linked to the operation of intangible assets.
The commitment of Afianza to specialized knowledge
The presence in prestigious forums such as the Tirant lo Blanch strengthens Afianza's commitment to leading the dissemination of high-level technical knowledge.
We congratulate David Puentes for continuing to promote professionalization in innovation management. His experience allows our customers to navigate safely in an environment where the Intellectual property is the real engine of corporate value.
- You can access from here: Intellectual property 2026Editorial Tirant Lo Blanch – Editorial Tirant Lo Blanch
