National Funding

Financial programmes and initiatives for entrepreneurs

A range of incentives and support programmes are available to strengthen and energise the national entrepreneurial ecosystem.

IAPMEI — Agency for Competitiveness and Innovation
Supports the competitiveness, innovation and growth of SMEs.

Startup Portugal
It connects government, start-ups, incubators and investors within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Funds Portal
A platform for applying for and monitoring support under Portugal 2020, Portugal 2030 and the Recovery and Resilience Plan.

PT2030 — Innovation and Digital Transition
Provides support for R&D, innovation, proof-of-concept testing and digital adoption.

COMPETE 2030
A programme supporting innovation, competitiveness, digital transition and sustainable business growth.

Development of AI Solutions — Public Administration
Funding for artificial intelligence projects in the public sector.
Requests for information: avisos.prr@arte.pt

ANI — National Innovation Agency
Promotes innovation and links between companies, universities, and research centres.

Eurostars/Eureka
Provides support for innovative SMEs in international R&D projects, with applications submitted through the myEureka platform.

Portugal Ventures
Invests in Portuguese start-ups with high growth and innovation potential.

Call INOV-ID
Provides funding for science- and technology-based start-ups.

SIFIDE — Tax Incentive System for Business R&D
A tax incentive for research and development expenditure.