Portugal 2030 & Investment Incentives

SICE · Portugal 2030

Productive Innovation

A core Portugal 2030 instrument supporting innovative productive investment, capacity expansion and industrial transformation in SMEs.

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The call supports individual projects that deliver an initial investment in innovative activities, focused on tradable goods and services with international potential, high added value and domestic value creation.

What this call can support.

  • 01

    Establishment of a new facility

  • 02

    Expansion of an existing facility's capacity

  • 03

    Diversification into new products or services

  • 04

    Fundamental change to the overall production process

Which businesses and projects may qualify.

  • Micro, small and medium-sized businesses with organised accounting
  • Investments in Norte, Centro, Lisboa, Alentejo or Algarve
  • Innovative productive projects with a demonstrable economic rationale
  • Support rate dependent on location, business size and the applicable framework

What makes a strong application.

  • Clear evidence of innovation and initial investment
  • Consistency between strategy, market, production capacity and financial forecasts
  • Implementation timetable and expenditure eligibility dates
  • Project merit and alignment with public policy priorities

Investment and funding conditions.

Production equipment, software and technology transfer directly associated with the investment, subject to the conditions of the call. Other expenses depend on the specific categories and limits set out in the call.

Read the full official call (Portuguese)

From an idea to a project.

An SME diversifying production with a new product line, demonstrating innovation, market demand and the financial capacity to deliver the project.

Illustrative example. Eligibility depends on a full assessment of the project and the conditions of the call.

Incentives should strengthen the investment’s financial strategy.

Formal eligibility is only the starting point. The application must connect investment to strategy, demonstrate delivery capacity and anticipate the financing required until the support is received.

Fenix Capital supports the initial assessment, application structuring, financial model and implementation monitoring, bringing together incentives, equity and financing.

Read the official guidance (Portuguese)

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