Your by-products and biomass are going to waste
Bioeconomy support funds the transformation of biomass and agricultural or forestry by-products into new valuable products. We assess how your project fits, with no obligation.
- Funding for biomass and by-product recovery units
- Lower waste management costs and new revenue streams
- Better environmental performance of the business
CAP 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, depending on the call
Eligible businesses
Agri-food and processing businesses, Farms and forestry holdings with usable by-products, Biomass, composting and biofertiliser companies, Organic waste recovery projects
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.
New value from waste
By-products that are a cost today become raw material for new products.
Processing units
Funds equipment and facilities for biomass processing.
Environmental performance
Cuts emissions and improves indicators valued in the assessment.
Who can apply
- Companies and holdings with an activity eligible in the call
- A demonstrable biomass or by-product recovery project
- Technical and financial capacity to deliver the investment
- Tax and social security compliance
- Investment not started at the application date
What it can fund
- Biomass processing and recovery equipment
- Facilities and works for the production unit
- Collection, storage and logistics of by-products
- Renewable energy linked to the process
- Technical studies, design and technical assistance
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
Find out in two minutes whether funding is available for your business
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