You have a business idea but have not validated it yet
StartUP Voucher supports founders while they develop the project, with a monthly grant, mentoring and help validating the idea before setting up the company. We assess how your project fits, with no obligation.
- Monthly grant for founders while developing the project
- Mentoring and support from an accredited body
- Natural bridge to investment support after incorporation
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Mainland Portugal
Eligible businesses
Founders with an idea not yet incorporated, Teams of young entrepreneurs, Innovative projects in the validation stage, Future founders needing structured mentoring
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.
Time to validate
The grant lets you focus on the project during its most fragile stage.
Specialist mentoring
Technical and business guidance from an accredited body.
Path to investment
Prepares the project for company creation and productive investment support.
Who can apply
- Individual founders or teams, depending on the edition
- A business idea with an innovation component
- Company not yet incorporated at the application date
- Availability to dedicate time to the project
- Tax and social security compliance
What it can fund
- Monthly grant for the founders
- Mentoring and specialist consultancy services
- Technical validation and business model development
- Market studies and early prototyping
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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