Your energy bill is eating into your margin
Solar self-consumption, replacing energy-hungry equipment, lighting, insulation and HVAC can all be co-funded. We check which schemes apply to your case.
- Co-funding for self-consumption energy generation
- Support for replacing equipment with more efficient solutions
- Savings that continue long after the project ends
Calls in progress and new rounds expected — deadlines 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.
Lower energy costs
Cut consumption and exposure to electricity and gas price swings.
Your own energy
Solar panels for self-consumption, with or without storage, depending on the call.
Customer requirements met
More clients and tenders now require efficiency and emissions indicators.
Who can apply
- SMEs with owned or leased premises, with the owner's authorisation
- Industry, agrifood, retail, hospitality and services with significant consumption
- Projects backed by an energy audit or rationalisation plan, where required
- Tax and Social Security compliance
- Investment not yet started at the application date
What can be funded
- Self-consumption generation units, including solar PV
- Replacing equipment with more efficient versions
- LED lighting, insulation, HVAC and heat recovery
- Energy monitoring and management systems
- Energy audits and related engineering
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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