One-liner: the footwear technology centre (Elda) — Spain's largest footwear lab (600+ tests), ENAC-accredited, and the CE-certification control body for professional (PPE) footwear. The testing and certification gateway for a footwear, materials or sustainable-fashion startup.
What you get
- 600+ footwear & materials tests (physical, chemical, comfort, durability) — Spain's largest, ENAC-accredited.
- CE certification as the notified control body for professional / safety (PPE) footwear — market access for protective footwear.
- R&D on sustainable materials, bio-based/recycled components, footwear 4.0, comfort and sizing; eco-design and REACH/regulatory support.
Who it's for
- Footwear, leather, technical/PPE-footwear, and materials startups needing accredited testing, CE certification, or product development.
How to engage (routes)
- Direct test / certification order — send samples / scope a CE certification; pay per service.
- Contract R&D / development — develop a sustainable material, comfort tech, or footwear-4.0 process.
- As a subcontractor in your own grant — eligible external-service cost in IVACE PIDI-CV 2026 / INPYME 2026 (leather & footwear is an INPYME target sector).
Key facts
- Largest footwear lab in Spain (600+ tests) + CE control body for PPE footwear. Cost = per-service fees.