Your team can no longer keep up with what the business demands
New machines, new software and new markets require skills your team does not have yet. We check which schemes can fund training in your company.
- Co-funding of your team's training costs
- Training tailored to the company's investment plan
- Support for digital, technical and management skills
Calls open and new phases 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 businesses, Small businesses, Medium-sized businesses
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.
A prepared team
People master the equipment, processes and tools the company has invested in.
Co-funded cost
Part of the training cost and, in some cases, of the training hours is covered by the scheme.
Lower turnover
Upskilling plans improve retention and cut the cost of replacing people.
Who can apply
- Companies with employees to upskill
- A training plan aligned with real business needs
- Tax and social security compliance
- Ability to release staff for the planned training hours
- Training not yet started at the application date
What it can fund
- Costs with training bodies and trainers
- Technical training linked to new equipment and processes
- Digital, data and cybersecurity skills
- Management, sales and international trade training
- Employee costs during training hours, where eligible
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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