You need new machines and cannot afford to stall growth
Orders you cannot accept, ageing equipment stopping the line and tight cash flow. We check in minutes which incentives can co-fund your equipment purchase.
- Non-repayable co-funding for machinery and equipment
- Possible fit with several programmes, depending on project and region
- Clear rules before you order the equipment
Several calls in progress — the applicable deadline is confirmed during the assessment
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Portugal
Eligible businesses
Micro enterprises, Small enterprises, Medium-sized enterprises
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.
More installed capacity
Fund machines, lines and automation to serve the orders you currently turn down.
Less pressure on cash flow
Part of the investment can be co-funded, reducing the own capital required.
More efficient production
New equipment reduces waste, breakdowns and cost per unit produced.
Who can apply
- Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises certified as SMEs
- Industry, manufacturing, agrifood, construction and services with own production
- Projects with a budget and identified suppliers
- Tax and Social Security compliance
- Equipment not yet ordered or invoiced at the application date
What can be funded
- Machinery and production equipment
- Automation, robotics and control systems
- Transport, assembly and installation costs
- Software linked to the equipment and operator training
- Facility adaptations required by the new equipment, where the call allows
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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