Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of June 2, 2026, from the General Directorate of Policies against Depopulation |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | June 8, 2026 |
| Entry into force | June 8, 2026 |
| Signatory parties | Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge + Soria Provincial Council |
| Agreement signature date | May 28, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Rural municipalities and entrepreneurs in Soria province and depopulated areas |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Regulatory framework | Government Measures Plan for the Demographic Challenge (2021) and EU Rural Vision 2040 |
If you have a business project in Soria province or in rural areas experiencing demographic decline, this agreement opens a concrete window of institutional support. The Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge and the Soria Provincial Council signed on May 28, 2026 the agreement to create the Territorial Innovation Center (CIT) of Soria, published in the BOE on June 8, 2026 (BOE-A-2026-12401).
It is not a statement of intent: the agreement is already in force and the CIT is integrated into the CIT Network provided for in the Government's Measures Plan for the Demographic Challenge of 2021, with support also from the EU Rural Vision 2040.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement creates the Territorial Innovation Center of Soria, a space for collaboration between administrations, entrepreneurs and local socioeconomic agents. Its central objective is to halt rural depopulation by promoting innovative projects in municipalities experiencing demographic decline.
These are the key elements established by the agreement:
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Center name | Territorial Innovation Center (CIT) of Soria |
| Nature | Collaboration ecosystem for rural entrepreneurship |
| Main function | Revitalize the local socioeconomic fabric through social innovation and collective intelligence |
| Network it belongs to | CIT Network of the Government Measures Plan for the Demographic Challenge (2021) |
| European framework | EU Rural Vision 2040 |
| Territorial scope | Soria province and municipalities experiencing demographic decline |
| Practical implications | Financing and support for business initiatives, service improvement and population retention |
The Soria CIT is not an isolated organization: it is part of a national network of similar centers promoted since 2021. This means that projects developed in Soria will be able to connect with initiatives in other provinces and access shared resources at the state level.
Economic and operational impact
The agreement does not specify concrete financing amounts in the text published in the BOE. However, the declared practical implications are three:
- Financing and support for business initiatives in rural areas and municipalities experiencing demographic decline in Soria province.
- Service improvement in the territory, which can reduce operating costs for established businesses.
- Population retention, which expands the base of available customers and workers in the area.
From an operational perspective, the CIT functions as an access hub to social innovation and collective intelligence resources. For a company or entrepreneur in Soria, this means having an institutional contact who channels projects toward public financing, both national (2021 Measures Plan) and European (EU Rural Vision 2040).
The fact that Soria is home to one of these centers within the CIT Network strengthens its position as a priority territory for capturing funds aimed at combating depopulation.
Who does it affect?
- Entrepreneurs and self-employed with projects in Soria province or in rural municipalities experiencing demographic decline.
- SMEs and microenterprises that operate or want to establish themselves in rural areas of Soria.
- Local entities and municipalities in the province seeking to revitalize their economic fabric.
- Third sector organizations and cooperatives with social innovation projects in rural areas.
- Investors and developers interested in projects with institutional backing in areas prioritized for the demographic challenge.
- Professionals and workers who value settling in Soria under the umbrella of an entrepreneurship support ecosystem.
Practical example
Imagine you are an entrepreneur with a sustainable rural tourism project in a municipality in Soria province with fewer than 500 inhabitants. Until now, accessing public financing meant navigating scattered calls between the Ministry, the Castilla y León Regional Government and the Provincial Council.
With the Soria CIT in operation, that same entrepreneur can turn to the center as a single entry point for:
- Receiving guidance on which financing lines from the 2021 Demographic Challenge Measures Plan apply to their project.
- Connecting with other entrepreneurs from the national CIT Network to develop collaborative projects.
- Accessing social innovation resources aligned with the EU Rural Vision 2040, which opens doors to European funds.
- Obtaining institutional support from the Soria Provincial Council for service improvement in their municipality.
The practical result: less time searching for financing and more time developing the business, with the backing of an ecosystem designed specifically for projects in depopulated areas.
What should companies do now?
- Identify if your project fits within the CIT scope: If you operate or want to operate in rural municipalities of Soria experiencing demographic decline, this center is your priority contact for accessing institutional support.
- Contact the Soria Provincial Council: As the entity that signed the agreement with the Ministry, it is the direct access point to the CIT and information about available calls and programs.
- Review the Government Measures Plan for the Demographic Challenge (2021): The CIT is framed within this plan, which contains the financing lines and support you will be able to access through the center.
- Explore the EU Rural Vision 2040: The CIT's European alignment opens the door to community funds for rural innovation projects. Find out about active calls.
- Document your project with social innovation and demographic impact criteria: Projects that demonstrate capacity to retain population and revitalize the local socioeconomic fabric will have greater alignment with CIT criteria.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Territorial Innovation Center (CIT) of Soria and what is it for?
The Soria CIT is a collaboration ecosystem created through an agreement between the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge and the Soria Provincial Council, signed on May 28, 2026. Its function is to support innovative entrepreneurship projects in rural areas and municipalities experiencing demographic decline in the province, through financing, social innovation and collective intelligence.
When does the Soria CIT agreement come into force?
The agreement was published in the BOE on June 8, 2026 (reference BOE-A-2026-12401) and came into force that same day. The signature between the parties took place on May 28, 2026.
What type of projects can the Soria CIT support?
The CIT is oriented toward business and social innovation initiatives that contribute to halting rural depopulation in Soria province. It includes projects that improve services in the territory and help retain population in municipalities experiencing demographic decline. The center is integrated into the CIT Network of the Government Measures Plan for the Demographic Challenge of 2021 and the EU Rural Vision 2040.
What network does the Soria CIT belong to and what advantages does that provide?
The Soria CIT is part of the CIT Network provided for in the Government Measures Plan for the Demographic Challenge of 2021. This allows projects developed in Soria to connect with initiatives in other provinces, access shared resources at the state level and align with the European framework of the EU Rural Vision 2040, which facilitates access to community funds.
How can an entrepreneur from Soria access the CIT?
The Soria Provincial Council is the entity that signed the agreement with the Ministry, so it is the direct access point to the CIT. Interested entrepreneurs and businesses should contact the Provincial Council to obtain information about programs, calls and resources available through the center.
Official source
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Notice: This article is purely informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-12401