Your business is local and national calls never fit
Territorial base support is managed regionally and between municipalities, with conditions designed for small businesses and local projects. We check what is available in your area.
- Calls with less competition than national programmes
- Criteria adapted to the reality of small businesses
- Higher rates in low-density areas
Regional calls with their own calendar — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
By region and inter-municipal community
Eligible businesses
Micro and small local businesses, Retail, neighbourhood services and restaurants, Projects in low-density areas, Companies in areas covered by inter-municipal strategies
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.
Less competition
The budget is contested only by companies in the same region or inter-municipal community.
Built for the territory
Criteria reflect the economic priorities set locally.
Open to small projects
Accepts investments smaller than those required by national calls.
Who can apply
- Companies with premises in the area covered by the call
- Economic activity eligible under the territorial strategy
- Investment delivered in the defined region
- Compliance with tax and social security obligations
- Costs not started at the application date
What you can fund
- Equipment and refurbishment of premises
- Digitalisation and online presence for the local business
- Small-scale energy efficiency
- Branding, signage and communication
- Consultancy services linked to the project
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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