Residents still have to queue at the counter for everything
Portugal 2030 supports the digitalisation of local government services and systems, from online services to modernising internal systems.
- Cut queues and in-person service time
- Integrate systems that today do not talk to each other
- Bring services closer to residents outside the main town
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Funding
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Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Mainland Portugal
Eligible businesses
Municipalities and parish councils, Intermunicipal communities, Municipal companies and local public services, Public bodies with citizen-facing services
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.
Online services
Requests, permits and payments no longer require a trip.
Integrated systems
Less duplicated data and faster internal processes.
More security
Investment in cybersecurity and resident data protection.
Who can apply
- Local public administration bodies
- Projects aligned with the digital transformation strategy
- Investment not started before the application
- Capacity to maintain the solution after the project
What is funded
- Service platforms and online channels
- Modernising information systems and data integration
- IT equipment and related infrastructure
- Cybersecurity and data protection
- Team training and change management
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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
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