Your region depends on sectors in transition and investment cannot stop
This scheme funds productive investment in territories affected by the energy and climate transition, to create economic activity and skilled jobs. We check whether your company and location are eligible.
- Support aimed at regions heavily dependent on sectors in transition
- Less competition than general national calls
- Projects creating skilled local jobs are valued
Periodic calls by territory — confirmed in the diagnosis
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Funding
Calculated for your project
Programmes
Portugal 2030, RRP and others
Region
Territories covered by the just transition plan
Eligible businesses
SMEs in transition territories, Industrial companies, Companies diversifying activity, Companies creating local jobs
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.
Investment with territorial fit
Takes advantage of the priority given to transition regions to strengthen competitiveness.
Diversifying the business
Funds new product lines or services that reduce dependence on declining sectors.
Jobs that count in the assessment
We structure the project to evidence the creation and upskilling of local jobs.
Who can apply
- Companies investing in a just transition territory
- Productive investment project creating added value
- Eligible business activity under the applicable call
- Tax and social security situation in order
- Investment not started at the application date
What you can fund
- Production equipment and process technology
- Building and adapting premises used by the project
- Digital systems linked to production
- Technical training for the teams involved
- Consultancy and engineering costs
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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