Applications are open until the 26 June 2026, applications for the type:

• D.1.1.1.2 – Small Investments in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy

Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Águeda, Carregal do Sal, Mortágua, Santa Comba Dão and Tondela

Nature of Beneficiaries: Natural or legal persons engaged in the processing of agricultural products, the bioeconomy and the circular economy, as defined in points (e), (k) and (ee) of Article 5 of the Order No. 247/2025/1, of 30 May

Investment: Greater than 10,000 euros and less than 250,000 euros

Support FeesThe grants are awarded in the form of a non-repayable subsidy, according to the following levels and limits:

• More than 10,000 euros and 250,000 euros or less – 50%

• Investments that contribute to improving environmental performance – 50%

Selection Criteria:

• Contribution to the goals of the LDS (Local Development Strategy):

  • Relevant Economic Activities

  • New Company/Business

  • Operational Maturity

  • Investment Size

  • Youth Initiative

• Investments in renewable energies

• Being a Producer Organisation, Recognised Multi-product Producer Group or Accredited Agricultural Cooperative

• Internal Rate of Return equal to or greater than the European Central Bank’s refinancing rate (REFI) by at least 1.5%, as at the date of publication of the notice

• Job creation

• Investments that use or add value to by-products or waste in the production process

Relevant Activities:

• 10110 – Processing and preservation of meat, except poultry

• 10120 – Processing and preservation of poultry meat

• 10130 – Production of meat products

• 10320 – Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices

• 10391 – Freezing of fruit and vegetables

• 10392 – Drying and dehydration of fruit and vegetables

• 10393 – Manufacture of sweets, jams, jellies and marmalade

• 10394 – Shelling and processing of edible nuts

• 10395 – Processing and preservation of fruit and vegetables by other processes

• 10412 – Olive oil production

• 10510 – Manufacture of milk products

• 10822 – Manufacture of sugar confectionery

• 10840 – Manufacture of condiments and seasonings

• 10893 – Manufacture of food supplements

• Manufacture of dairy alternative products

• 10895 - Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.

• 11021 – Production of still and fortified wines

• 11022 – Manufacture of sparkling and aerated wines

• 11030 – Manufacture of cider and other fruit-based fermented beverages

• 11040 – Manufacture of cider and other fermented non-distilled beverages

• 11060 – Manufacture of malt

• 13105 – Preparation and spinning of cotton, wool, silk, flax and other textile fibres; preparation and texturing of synthetic and artificial filaments

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