The call, intended for the 2026-2028 training cycle, aims to enhance the advanced qualification of human resources in Alentejo and promote better alignment between training offerings and the regional job market's needs. The funding, co-financed up to 85% by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+), will support courses aligned with the Alentejo Regional Strategy for Smart Specialisation (EREI-RIS3).
Higher Professional Technician Courses (TeSP) are professional educational offerings within higher education, not conferring academic degrees, leading to a Higher Professional Technician diploma at ISCED level 5. This training modality is characterized by its strong connection to the territory and the regional economic fabric, fostering closer ties between higher education institutions and the needs of companies and employers.
Private higher education institutions carrying out operations in the NUTS II Alentejo region are eligible to apply. The application period runs from October 30, 2026, to January 29, 2027, until 6:00 PM.
Further details can be found in the call for applications available at alentejo.portugal2030.pt, and applications can be submitted through the Balcão dos Fundos.
