Financial Investment Incentives
Portugal 2030
Portugal 2030 is an Incentive System that results from the Partnership Agreement established between Portugal and the European Commission for the period between 2020 and 2030. Its programming aims to achieve the fulfilment of five strategic objectives of the European Union: a Smarter, Greener, more Connected, more Social, and Closer-to-Citizens Europe.
The Partnership Agreement Portugal 2030 was approved on July 12, 2022, and signed on July 14 by the Portuguese State and the European Commission, with all programs approved by December 15, 2022.
- Monitoring services for Operational Programs, Supports, and Application Notices;
- Preliminary analysis and evaluation of the Project;
- Assistance and collaboration with Management Authorities and Agencies;
- Accounting, technical, and financial support, including reporting mechanisms;
- Assessment of the project’s merit and feasibility;
- Design and submission of applications;
- Analysis of project and investment reconfiguration, including subsequent accounting report;
- ultifaceted monitoring of financial execution;
- Analysis, preparation, and submission of payment/reimbursement requests, including accounting validation and reports;
- Intermediate and final project reports;
- Support and evaluation in preparing for potential audits.
Portugal 2020 Financial Incentive System consists of several Investment typologies, able to meet the needs of the beneficiaries of each program:
- Internationalization of SMEs – promoting business capacity building in foreign markets, aimed at increasing exports through the development of new business models, which include e-commerce solutions and digital transformation of companies;
- Qualification of SMEs – strengthening company organizational and management capacities, intended in providing an increase in competitiveness, flexibility and responsiveness to the demands of the global market;
- Productive Innovation – supporting business innovation with the aim of producing new goods and services, adopting new manufacturing method, logistics, distribution or significantly improved processes, as well as organizational methods;
- Individual or Co-promotion I&DT – increasing business investment in Research & Innovation promoting the increase of knowledge-intensive economic activities and creation of value based on innovation through the development of new products and services;
- Training Projects for Human Resources – strengthening training for entrepreneurs and managers to reorganize and improve management skills, as well as company workers, concerning topics and subjects associated with innovation;
- PO SEUR – contributing to the transition to a low carbon economy, based on a more efficient use of resources, supported by three strategic pillars:
Axis I – Supporting transition to a low carbon economy;
Axis II – Promoting adaptation to climate change and risk management;
Axis III – Protecting the environment and promoting resource efficiency.
- IFRRU – program focused on revitalizing cities, supporting physical revitalization of spaces dedicated to disadvantaged communities and supporting housing energy efficiency.
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Internationalization and Qualification
Internationalization: Designed to strengthen the international presence of SMEs, aimed to increasing exports to strategic international markets.
Qualification: aimed at strengthening company organizational and management capacities through organizational innovation, applying new methods and processes to increase the company flexibility and competitiveness.
Locations: Mainland Portugal, Autonomous Region of the Azores and Madeira.
Refund Rate: up to 50%, depending on project characteristics.
Productive Innovation
Investment support aimed at:
- Creation of a new production unit;
- Increasing productive capacity in existing facilities;
- Diversification of production or global change in the production process of an establishment.
Locations: Mainland Portugal, Autonomous Region of the Azores and Madeira.
Refund Rate: up to 60%, depending on the characteristics of the project.
Individual and Co-Promotion I&DT
Financial Incentive for the development of Research and Development (R&D) projects with a high technological nature, which provide transfer of scientific and technological knowledge in order to create new products, processes or systems.
Locations: Mainland Portugal, Autonomous Region of the Azores and Madeira.
Reimbursement Fee:
- Individual: up to 50%, depending on project characteristics;
- Co-promotion: Companies – up to 50%; Non-business entities – up to 75% (depending on project characteristics).
Training Projects for Human Resources
Incentive System aimed at supporting companies wishing to reinforce their Degree of Innovation and Competitiveness by increasing the degree of knowledge and training of their employees on topics associated with their operational activity. This support is also extendable to senior management and management staff.
Location: Mainland Portugal.
Refund Rate: up to 70%, depending on project characteristics.
PO SEUR
Incentives for Urban Rehabilitation and Conditions of Energy Efficiency for Buildings Intended for Housing (private) or trade and services (companies).
Location: Mainland Portugal, Autonomous Region of the Azores (Açores 2020) and Madeira (Madeira 2020).
Hybrid Financing:
- 50% through interest-free bank loan;
- 50% Community Funds.
IFRRU
Incentives for Urban Rehabilitation and Energy Efficiency Conditions regarding Buildings for Housing (private individuals) or Trade and Services (Business).
Location: Mainland Portugal, Autonomous Region of the Azores (Açores 2020) and Madeira (Madeira 2020).
Hybrid Financing:
- 50% through interest-free bank loan;
- 50% Community Funds.