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

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

Applications are open until the 1st June 2026, applications for the type:

Geographical Area Covered: Alcoutim, Castro Marim, Vila Real de Santo António and the parishes of Santa Luzia, Conceição de Tavira, Cabanas de Tavira and the Union of Parishes of Tavira (Santa Maria e Santiago), in the municipality of Tavira

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 – 70%

Selection Criteria:

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

    • To be a priority beneficiary

    • Have an annual turnover of less than 100,000 euros in the year prior to the application

    • Bid developed in a disadvantaged area

    • Contribution to the transformation of local products

  • 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

  • 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

  • Young rural entrepreneur statute

Considered Local Products:

  • Figo

  • Almond

  • Azitona

  • Arbutus berry

  • Citrus fruit

  • carob

  • Mel

  • Aromatic and medicinal herbs

  • Garden vegetables

  • Milk

  • Livestock meat (sheep, goat, pork and beef)

  • Hunting

  • Wine

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