Aim of the programme: This call aims to change the productive specialization profile of the business in the less developed regions of Continental Portugal NUTS II (North, Center, and Alentejo), focusing on qualifying business models and productive offerings, supporting SMEs in adopting more advanced business strategies that induce higher levels of productivity, intensifying the use of intangible factors of competitiveness that allow simultaneously reinforcing innovation and the external orientation of Portuguese companies. Business associations, chambers of commerce and industry, and tourism promotion agencies; Public agencies, with competencies in the areas of knowledge valorization, business development, and promotion of economic development planning and management strategy; Private non-profit entities pursuing public interest objectives, which have established partnerships with entities mentioned; Other public entities and other non-profit entities when participating in projects in co-promotion.
Project size: depending on the type of intervention
Funding rate: up to 85%
Aim of the programme: Operations of an innovative nature that result in the production of tradable and internationalizable goods and services with high added value and a high level of national incorporation: a) new establishment; b) increasing the capacity of an existing establishment – at least 20% of the installed capacity compared to the pre-project year; c) diversification of production; d) fundamental alteration of the overall production process (depending on whether it meets certain criteria). For SME’s (North; Algarve; Center; Alentejo). Expected from April to December, 4 phases.
Project size: 250.000 – 25 mln EUR
Funding rate: up to 40%
Aim of the programme: This call aims to promote the internationalization of SMEs, enabling the enhancement of their export base and capacity, as well as international recognition, through the implementation of promotion and marketing actions, their presence in international trade fairs, and knowledge and access to new markets. North; Center; Lisbon Metropolitan Area; Alentejo; Algarve. Expected from June to December 2024.
Project size: 25.000€ – 500.000€
Funding rate: up to 50%
Aim of the programme: €200M allocated to direct investment/financing in companies, in co-investment with private investors, to encourage the creation of new companies and/or business capitalization, primarily in the start-up phases.
Project size: up to 50M€