Qualification of SMEs

Portugal 2030

Support SMEs in the qualification and digitalization of business models through investments in intangible competitiveness factors, modernization, sustainability, and the adoption of advanced technologies.

Programme Status

Open

Financing

From 100.000€

Territory

Mainland Portugal

Eligible Entities

SMEs

Qualification of SMEs

Portugal 2030

Support SMEs in the qualification and digitalization of business models through investments in intangible competitiveness factors, modernization, sustainability, and the adoption of advanced technologies.

Programme Status

Open

Financing

From 100.000€

Territory

Mainland Portugal

Eligible Entities

SMEs

Incentive Conditions

  • 1. Organizational innovation and management
    • New work methods, productive reorganization, collaborative management.
    • Planning and logistics optimization systems.
  • 2. Digitalization and digital transformation
    • AI, process automation (RPA), big data, CRM, chatbots, VR/AR, cybersecurity.
    • Digital technologies aimed at sustainability and energy efficiency.
  • 3. Brand, design, and product development
    • Creation and registration of brands, industrial design, new collections, visual/sustainable improvements.
  • 4. Development capacity building
    • Upgrading internal capacity for product/service development (including labs).
  • 5. Industrial property
    • Patents, utility models, industrial designs.
  • 6. Quality and certification
    • Initial certifications (not renewals), quality systems or total management systems.
  • 7. Knowledge transfer
    • Specialized consulting, IH/ID+I certification, technological support.
  • 8. Sustainability and Eco-innovation
    • ESG, circular economy, water/energy efficiency, digital monitoring, AI for resource management.
    • Climate solutions, use of rainwater/greywater/desalinated water integrated into management.
  • Mainland Portugal.
  • Up to 50% Non-Refundable
  • Minimum Investment:
    • €100,000
  • To comply with at least two intangible domains:
    • Equipment and software related to organizational innovation
    • Acquisition of technological systems (including water/energy management)
    • Hiring up to 2 qualified human resources (level ≥ 6; max. €2,250/month)
    • Specialized consulting, certification, brand/design development
    • Industrial property registration

Incentive Conditions

1. Organizational innovation and management
New work methods, productive reorganization, collaborative management.
Planning and logistics optimization systems.
2. Digitalization and digital transformation
AI, process automation (RPA), big data, CRM, chatbots, VR/AR, cybersecurity.
Digital technologies aimed at sustainability and energy efficiency.
3. Brand, design, and product development
Creation and registration of brands, industrial design, new collections, visual/sustainable improvements.
4. Development capacity building
Upgrading internal capacity for product/service development (including labs).
5. Industrial property
Patents, utility models, industrial designs.
6. Quality and certification
Initial certifications (not renewals), quality systems or total management systems.
7. Knowledge transfer
Specialized consulting, IH/ID+I certification, technological support.
8. Sustainability and Eco-innovation
ESG, circular economy, water/energy efficiency, digital monitoring, AI for resource management.
Climate solutions, use of rainwater/greywater/desalinated water integrated into management.

Mainland Portugal.

Up to 50% Non-Refundable

Minimum Investment:
€100,000

To comply with at least two intangible domains:
Equipment and software related to organizational innovation
Acquisition of technological systems (including water/energy management)
Hiring up to 2 qualified human resources (level ≥ 6; max. €2,250/month)
Specialized consulting, certification, brand/design development
Industrial property registration

Other Grants

Structuring Businesses

Internationalization of SMEs

Madeira 2030 – Innovation

Other Grants

Structuring Businesses

Internationalization of SMEs

Madeira 2030 – Innovation