You want to make critical technology in Portugal and capital is short
STEP supports productive investment in digital technologies and biotechnology considered strategic for Europe. We assess how your project fits, with no obligation.
- Higher support rates than standard productive investment
- Priority for technologies critical to European autonomy
- Compatible with R&D projects already under way
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
Portugal, depending on the call
Eligible businesses
Electronics, semiconductor and industrial software companies, Biotechnology and life sciences companies, Manufacturers adding new technology production lines, Companies bringing strategic production to Portugal
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.
New production capacity
Funds the line that takes the technology from lab to market.
Strategic positioning
Digital and biotech sit at the top of European priorities.
International scale
Prepares the company for demanding contracts and supply chains.
Who can apply
- Companies with a project in technologies covered by STEP
- Productive investment creating new capacity
- Tax and social security compliance
- Investment not started at the application date
- Demonstrated market and economic viability
What it can fund
- Production and laboratory equipment
- Adaptation works to the premises
- Software, systems and production automation
- Industrial property and technology transfer
- Technical costs related to production start-up
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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