You want to start a business and don't know what support exists
There are programmes for those starting out: support for the idea, the first investment and self-employment. We check which ones fit your project.
- Support to develop the idea before setting up the company
- Support for the initial investment of small businesses
- Stronger terms for young investors and inland areas
Programmes with their own windows — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
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Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Portugal, with bonuses inland and in low-density areas
Eligible businesses
Entrepreneurs, Young business owners, Newly created micro businesses, Sole traders
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.
Start without burning your savings
Start-up support reduces the own capital required and avoids debt in the very first year.
A project validated before you invest
We test the business plan, the numbers and the fit with each programme before money is spent.
A company set up the right way
Incorporation, accounting and licensing handled consistently with the funding application.
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs with a project to create a company
- Newly formed companies within each programme's time limit
- A business plan with investment and estimated revenue
- Tax and social security situation in order
- Investment not started at the time of application
What you can fund
- Developing and validating the business idea
- Equipment, light works and initial set-up
- Software, digital presence and online store
- Training and technical support at launch
- Working capital for the first cycle of activity
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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