Applications are open until the 11 September 2026, applications for the type:

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

Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Alcobaça, Nazaré, Óbidos, Bombarral, Peniche, Lourinhã, Cadaval, Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos, Sobral de Monte Agraço, Caldas da Rainha (with the exception of the Union of Parishes of Tornada and Salir do Porto) and Torres Vedras (with the exception of the Union of Parishes of Torres Vedras – São Pedro, Santiago, Santa Maria do Castelo e São Miguel – and Matacães)

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):

  • Total investment

  • Processing of endogenous products

  • Economic Activity Code

  • New company

  • Billing address

  • Technological investment in the transformation of EDL's products with the promotion of efficiency and

    circular economy

  • Project maturity level

• Investments in renewable energies

• To be a Recognised 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

CAE of High Strategic Interest in the EDL Given the Current Context:

• 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

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

• 10620 – Manufacture of starches and starch products

• 11021 – Production of still and fortified wines

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

• 11040 - Manufacture of vermouth and other non-distilled fermented beverages

CAE of Strategic Interest in the EDL Given the Current Context:

• 10110 – Processing and preservation of meat, except poultry

• 10120 – Processing and preservation of poultry meat

• 10130 – Production of meat products

• 10310 – Processing and preservation of potatoes

• 10510 – Dairy products manufacturing  

• 10611 – Grain milling  

• 10822 – Manufacture of sugar confectionery

• 11022 – Manufacture of sparkling and aerated wines  

• 11060 – Manufacture of malt

NACE Code of Relative Strategic Interest in the EDL in Light of the Current Context:

• 10394 – Shelling and processing of edible nuts

• 10412 – Olive oil production

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