Applications are open until the 30 October 2026, applications for the type:

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

Geographical Area Covered:

• Municipality of Beja (parishes: Baleizão, Beringel, Cabeça Gorda, Nossa Senhora das Neves, Santa Clara do Louredo, São Matias, United Parishes of Albernoa and Trindade, United Parishes of Beja (Salvador and Santa Maria da Feira), United Parishes of Beja (Santiago Maior and São João Baptista), United Parishes of Salvada and Quintos, United Parishes of Santa Vitória and Mombeja, United Parishes of Trigaches and São Brissos)

• Mértola Municipality (freguesias: Alcaria Ruiva, Corte Pinto, Espírito Santo, Mértola, Santana de Cambas, São João dos Caldeireiros, União de Freguesias de São Miguel do Pinheiro, São Pedro de Sólis and São Sebastião dos Carros)

Appropriation 300 million euros of public spending

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):

  • Operational Maturity

  • Tax address

  • Investment Size

  • Innovation/Differentiation

• 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

• Investments aimed at obtaining quality certifications

• Investments that utilise or add value to the by-products or waste of the production process

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