SMEs located in NUTS II on the Continent (North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo and Algarve) can apply for Portugal 2030 financial incentives within the scope of individual qualification projects.
The application period begins on 07/07/2024, with analysis and decision being made according to the following phases:
- Phase 1: completion on 09/30/2024 (5 pm)
- Phase 2: completion on 12/30/2024 (5 pm).
Operations with a minimum eligible investment of 200 thousand euros are eligible for support, in terms of the internationalization of SME business models that aim to adopt more advanced business strategies and that increase the capacity for integration into global value chains, through actions in the field of:
a) Knowledge, prospecting and presence in foreign markets;
b) International marketing;
c) Online presence and e-commerce;
d) Creation and international promotion of brands;
e) Organizational innovation related to commercial practices or external relations;
f) Quality and specific certification for foreign markets
Among other specific conditions or technical standards to be observed by beneficiaries and/or operations, emphasis is placed on the obligation of the candidate beneficiary entity to register in the pre-project year (year 2023), an individual export scale (international turnover) exceeding 200 thousand euros.
Participation rates correspond to a non-refundable incentive with an incentive rate of 40%, calculated on eligible project expenses.
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