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

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

Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Alandroal, Arraiolos, Borba, Estremoz, Évora, Redondo, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Vendas Novas and Vila Viçosa

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):

  • Being registered in the Subclasses of Revision 4, as stated in the notice, in the year prior to the submission of the application

  • Investment headings

  • Total investment calculated in the application analysis

  • Valorisation of production (certification in recognised quality schemes, such as PDO, PGI and TSG)

• 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

• Creation of new jobs

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

Revision 4 subclasses:

• 10130 – Production of meat products

• 10320 – Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices (first processing only, or subsequent processing when integrated with first processing)

• 10391 – Freezing of fruit and vegetables

• 10392 – Drying and dehydration of fruit and vegetables

• 10394 – Shelling and processing of edible nuts

• 10395 – Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables n.e.c.

• 10412 – Olive oil production

• 10510 – Manufacture of dairy products

• 10840 – Manufacture of condiments and seasonings (limited to wine vinegars when integrated with primary processing)

• 13105 – Preparation and spinning of cotton, wool, silk, flax and other textile fibres; preparation and texturising of synthetic and artificial filaments (preparation of flax up to spinning only)

• 16285 – Manufacture of other cork products

Investment Headings:

• Automation of existing equipment in the facility

• Energy efficiency improvement

• Energy efficiency improvement in water use and potential water savings

• Utilisation of natural biomass, sludges, manures, and by-products

• Non-directly productive equipment, namely equipment aimed at the recovery of by-products and waste, intended for energy recovery and quality control

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