You keep traditional breeds and varieties nobody else maintains
PEPAC supports the conservation and improvement of animal, plant and forest genetic resources at risk of abandonment. We assess whether your stock or crop qualifies.
- Offset the lower yield of traditional breeds and varieties
- Maintain genetic heritage with differentiated market value
- Strengthen links to certified products and designations of origin
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
Breeders of native breeds at risk, Growers of traditional plant varieties, Breeder associations and herd-book bodies, Forestry holdings with species and provenances to conserve
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.
Offsets lower productivity
Support recognises that traditional breeds and varieties yield less than commercial ones.
Heritage with market value
Native breeds and varieties underpin differentiated, certified products.
Biodiversity preserved
Helps maintain the genetic diversity the sector needs to stay resilient.
Who can apply
- Holders of animals entered in a herd book or zootechnical register
- Growers of plant varieties on the official lists
- Commitment to maintain the stock for the period set in the call
- Tax and social security compliance
What is covered
- Support per livestock unit of eligible native breed
- Support per hectare of traditional plant variety
- Conservation of forest genetic material
- Registration and zootechnical control costs, where provided for
- Technical support for the commitment undertaken
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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