September arrives with new opportunities for companies looking to invest, innovate and grow. New tenders are planned within the scope of Portugal 2030, in areas such as Productive Innovation, Qualification, Internationalization and Territorial-Based Investments, as well as support for the Hiring of Highly Qualified Human Resources. At the same time, applications remain open for relevant measures related to Tourism, Research and Energy Efficiency.
Tenders expected to open in September:
PT2030 – SICE – Productive Innovation – Other Territories
Goals: Support the production of new goods and services or significant improvements to current production, through the transfer and application of knowledge. It includes the adoption of new manufacturing processes or methods, logistics, business models, organizational or marketing methods.
Support: Hybrid financing model – 30% non-repayable + interest-free loan up to 20%.
(The Aid Application Registration is already under way, which allows companies to start investments.)
WP2030 – SICE – Qualification of SMEs
Goals: Support for qualification projects in intangible domains, such as digitalization, management, certification and eco-innovation.
Support: Up to 50% non-repayable
PT2030 – SICE – Internationalisation of SMEs
Goals: Support for presence in foreign markets through prospecting, international marketing and e-commerce actions.
Support: Up to 50% non-repayable
PT2030 – SICE – Territorial-Based Investments – Trade and Services – Central Region
Goals: Support projects for the creation, expansion or modernization of micro and small companies in the area of commerce and services.
Support: Up to 60% non-repayable
PT2030 – SICE – Land-Based Investments – Northern Region
Goals: Small-scale investments by micro and small enterprises that contribute to employment and to the modernisation and resilience of local economies.
Support: Up to 60% non-repayable
Hiring of Highly Qualified Human Resources (RHAQ)
Goals: Promote employment and increase the proportion of highly qualified staff in companies, strengthening collaboration and dissemination of knowledge, as well as accelerating the digital and energy transition.
Support: Up to 60% non-repayable
Support with applications still open:
Tourism – Support Line for the Qualification of the Offer
Goals: Requalification, creation and innovation in the tourism offer, with a focus on sustainability.
Support: Up to 80% of the eligible investment (combined between Turismo de Portugal and banking).
PT2030 – SIID – CORPORATE R&D (Individual Operations or in Co-promotion)
Goals: Support for industrial research and experimental development projects, for the creation or improvement of products, processes or services.
Non-repayable support: Up to 50% for research and up to 25% for experimental development, with increases of up to 80%.
PT2030 – SITCE – Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency
Goals: Support for projects that promote the reduction of energy consumption and the introduction of low-carbon technologies.
Support: Up to 100% non-repayable (Registration of Aid Application is in progress.)
PT2030 – Productive Innovation – Low-Density Territories
Goals: Support innovative business investments that improve the productive capacities of companies, privileging internationalization, the adoption of digital, sustainable and R&D-based technologies.
Non-repayable support:
- Base rate up to 30% (micro/small) and up to 25% (medium).
- Increases possible up to 60% (depending on location, creation of qualified employment or capitalization).
PEPAC – Agricultural Productive Investment – Modernisation (Farms – Multisectoral Notice)
Objective: to strengthen competitiveness, improve performance and ensure the viability and sustainability of farms.
Support: up to 50% non-repayable
Additional Information
For each of these supports, you can request our Product Sheet, with details on the objectives, access conditions and eligible expenses.
For more information or support in preparing applications, our team is available to support your company at every stage of the process.