Energy bills are eating into your margin
The climate and energy transition incentive funds efficient equipment, renewable self-consumption and lower-carbon processes. We check which of your investments are eligible.
- Permanent reduction in energy cost per unit produced
- Less exposure to volatile energy prices
- Answers the environmental demands of clients and supply chains
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
Portugal, depending on the call
Eligible businesses
Industrial companies with significant energy use, SMEs with owned or leased premises, Companies with thermal or refrigeration processes, Companies planning renewable self-consumption
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.
Structural savings
Every kWh avoided cuts the fixed cost of the business every month.
More competitive equipment
Replacing old equipment improves efficiency and capacity at the same time.
Decarbonisation with commercial value
Industrial and exporting clients increasingly ask for carbon indicators.
Who can apply
- Companies with an eligible activity under the current call
- Tax and social security compliance
- Investment not started at the application date
- Energy audit or plan, where the call requires it
- Commitment to consumption or emission reduction targets
What it can fund
- Replacing equipment with more efficient solutions
- Renewable generation for self-consumption and storage
- Insulation, lighting and climate control systems
- Heat recovery and process optimisation
- Energy monitoring and management systems
- Energy audits and related technical assistance
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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