You lose contracts for lacking processes and certification
Larger clients demand certification, procedures and compliance. We check which schemes fund your company's organisation and credibility.
- Funded ISO certification and management systems
- Internal organisation, processes and management control
- Legal compliance, GDPR and cybersecurity
Phased calls — deadline confirmed during the assessment
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Portugal
Eligible businesses
Micro businesses, Small businesses, Medium-sized businesses
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.
Win tenders you lose today
Certification and formal procedures are a requirement in many public tenders and supply chains.
Less waste and rework
Defined processes cut errors, complaints and time lost on corrections.
A company ready to grow
Organised management lets you delegate, hire and scale without losing control.
Who can apply
- SMEs with valid SME certification or able to obtain it
- Companies needing organisation, certification or compliance
- A project with defined improvement objectives and indicators
- Tax and social security compliance
- Investment not yet started at the application date
What it can fund
- ISO certification and quality management systems
- Consultancy in organisation, processes and management control
- GDPR compliance and cybersecurity
- Management software and process digitalisation
- Team training linked to the project
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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