With an indicative budget of 2 million euros, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the notice aims to enhance regional competitiveness by promoting qualified entrepreneurship and business innovation. The maximum co-financing rate is 75%.
The call supports individual projects resulting from research and development (R&D) activities or those with a strong knowledge-valorization component, including technology and creativity-intensive initiatives. The goal is to stimulate the transformation of the regional economic fabric, fostering more innovative business models that generate higher added value and create skilled employment.
Micro and small enterprises with a maximum age of three years after starting operations are eligible to apply. Projects must be located in the NUTS II Alentejo region and demonstrate alignment with the Alentejo Regional Smart Specialisation Strategy (EREI Alentejo).
The deadline for submitting applications is February 26, 2027. Further information can be found in the notice available at alentejo.portugal2030.pt, and applications are submitted through the Balcão dos Fundos.
