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Opening of Applications | D.1.1.1.2 | Small Investments in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy | ADRACES

D.1.1.1.2 | Pequenos Investimentos na Bioeconomia e Economia Circular | ADRACES

Applications are open until the 12 June 2026, applications for the type:

Geographical Area Covered: Castelo Branco, Idanha-a-Nova, Penamacor and Vila Velha de Ródão

Appropriation 400 million euros

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 – 55%

Selection Criteria:

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

    • Value and promote the activity sectors of relevance in the region

    • Determine tax residence in the intervention area, as of the date of submission of

      application

    • Project profitability

  • Investments in renewable energies

  • 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

  • Creation of new jobs

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

Relevant Activities:

  • 10130 – Production of meat products

  • 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 dairy products

  • 11021 – Production of still and fortified wines

  • 11022 – Manufacture of sparkling and aerated wines

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

  • Bioeconomy or circular economy projects aimed at the production or consumption of goods originating from or to be used in the agricultural/agro-industrial sector

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