Your team works the way it did twenty years ago because there was never time to train
This measure funds training and information actions for farmers, workers and agrifood businesses. We assess the right training plan.
- Upskill the team without bearing the full training cost
- Meet technical and legal requirements set by clients and certifications
- Prepare the adoption of new practices and equipment
Calls with their own calendar — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
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Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Mainland Portugal
Eligible businesses
Farmers and workers on agricultural and forestry holdings, Agrifood companies needing to upskill teams, Producer organisations and cooperatives, Certified training bodies in the sector
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.
Training designed for the sector
Technical content aimed at the reality of agricultural and agrifood production.
More productive teams
Fewer errors, less waste and better use of existing equipment.
Information that reaches the field
Information and demonstration actions that bring innovation closer to producers.
Who can apply
- Certified training bodies, depending on the call
- Holdings and companies whose staff take the training
- A training plan with objectives, content and target audience
- Tax and social security compliance
What it can fund
- Design and delivery of training actions
- Trainers, teaching materials and support platforms
- Information, demonstration and technical visits
- Organisation and logistics costs
- Assessment and certification of the training
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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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