You have technical decisions to make and nobody on the team with that expertise
This measure funds specialised technical advice and knowledge exchange for farms and agrifood businesses. We check whether you qualify.
- Access specialists without bearing the full advisory cost
- Correct practices that hurt productivity and costs
- Prepare the holding for environmental and certification requirements
Calls with their own calendar — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Mainland Portugal
Eligible businesses
Farms and livestock holdings needing technical support, Agrifood companies with production or quality challenges, Producer organisations and advisory bodies, Young farmers setting up
The opportunity
Why this funding is worth exploring
The incentive reduces the financial burden of the investment and accelerates projects already planned by the business.
A specialist when you need one
Technical advice targeted at the specific problem of the holding or business.
Knowledge that circulates
Visits, exchanges and demonstration of good practice among producers.
Decisions based on data
Technical assessments that support investment and changes in practice.
Who can apply
- Holders of agricultural, livestock or forestry holdings
- Agrifood companies with registered activity
- Bodies recognised to provide advice, where applicable
- Tax and social security compliance
What it can fund
- Specialised technical advisory services
- Assessments and improvement plans for the holding
- Knowledge exchange actions and technical visits
- Support in adopting new practices
- Preparation for certification and environmental requirements
Not sure whether your project qualifies? Receive an answer within 24 business hours.
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Other funding linked to this project
Many companies combine more than one incentive. Check the related pages before deciding.
How Start PME works
From assessment to payment, with support at every stage
We work through clear stages so you always know what happens next.
- 1
Free assessment
We review the business profile, investment and region to confirm eligibility and the applicable rate.
- 2
Strategy and eligibility
We select the right call, structure the project and maximise the available uplifts.
- 3
Application submitted
We prepare the project description, investment plan and forecasts, and submit everything on time.
- 4
Delivery and payments
We support procurement, payment claims and reports through to project completion.
5,000+
Applications submitted
€50M+
Approved eligible expenditure
€27M+
Approved non-repayable funding
82%
Approval rate
Experience and trust
Trusted by the clients we have supported
Proven results and genuine feedback from Start PME clients.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the questions holding back your decision
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