Your R&D project is on hold because of the cost
SIID funds research and development projects inside companies: technical teams, testing, prototypes and scientific equipment. We check your project's eligibility with no obligation.
- Funding for the salaries of the team assigned to the R&D project
- Co-funding of scientific equipment, testing and prototypes
- A framework for co-promotion with universities and interface centres
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
Mainland Portugal, depending on the call
Eligible businesses
Companies with research and development projects, SMEs and large companies co-promoting with R&D bodies, Manufacturers developing new products or processes, Technology companies with in-house technical teams
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.
Funded R&D team
Costs of researchers and technicians assigned to the project are eligible.
From prototype to product
Covers testing, demonstration and validation in a real environment.
Partnerships with science bodies
We structure co-promotion with universities and technology centres.
Who can apply
- Companies with eligible activity and capacity to deliver the project
- A project with demonstrable novelty against the state of the art
- An identified project team with allocated time
- Compliance with tax and social security obligations
- Costs not started at the application date
What you can fund
- Technical staff assigned to the project
- Scientific and technical equipment
- Raw materials and components for testing and prototypes
- Contracted R&D services from external bodies
- Registration of resulting industrial property
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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