Applications are open until the August 3, 2026, applications for the type:
D.1.1.1.2 – Small Investments in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy
Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Guarda and Sabugal
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:
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More than 10,000 euros and 250,000 euros or less – 50%
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Investments that contribute to improving environmental performance – 70%
Selection Criteria:
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Contribution to the goals of the LDS (Local Development Strategy):
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Operational maturity
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Streamlining production
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Priority sectors
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Incorporation of local raw material
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Investments in renewable energies
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To be a Recognised Producer Organisation, Recognised Multi-Product Producer Group or Accredited Agricultural Cooperative
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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
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Creation of new jobs
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Investments that utilise or add value to the by-products or waste of the production process
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Statute for Young Rural Entrepreneurs
Priority Sectors:
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10510 – Manufacture of milk products
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10110 – Processing and preservation of meat, except poultry
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10130 – Production of meat products
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10120 – Processing and preservation of poultry meat
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10895 – Manufacture of other miscellaneous food products, N.E. (only the processing of natural honey purchased)
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11021 – Production of still and fortified wines
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10893 – Manufacture of food supplements
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10894 – Manufacture of dairy product substitutes
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11030 – Manufacture of cider and other fruit-based fermented beverages
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10412 – Olive oil production
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10611 – Grain milling
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10393 Manufacture of sweets, jams, jellies and marmalades
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10394 – Decoding and processing of hard-shell fruits
Edible
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10391 – Freezing of fruit and vegetables
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10392 – Drying and dehydration of fruit and vegetables
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10395 – Preparation and preservation of fruits and products
horticultural products by other processes
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10310 – Processing and preservation of potatoes
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13105 – Preparation and wiring of fibers of the cotton, wool, silk, linen type
and other textile fibers
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10840 – Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
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