Applications are open until the 30 September 2026, applications for the type:
D.1.1.1.2 – Small Investments in the Bioeconomy and Circular Economy
Geographical Area Covered: Municipalities of Vouzela, Viseu (parishes of: Abraveses, Bodiosa, Calde, Campo, Cavernães, Côta, Fragosela, Lordosa, Mundão, Orgens, Povolide, Ribafeita, Santos Evos, São João de Lourosa, São Pedro de France, Silgueiros, Union of the parishes of Boa Aldeia, Farminhão and Torredeita, Union of the parishes of Barreiros and Cepões, Union of the parishes of Couto de Baixo and Couto de Cima, Union of the parishes of Fail and Vila Chã de Sá, Union of the parishes of Repeses and São Salvador and Union of the parishes of São Cipriano and Vil de Soito); São Pedro do Sul (parishes of: Bordonhos, Figueiredo de Alva, Pindelo dos Milagres, Pinho, São Félix, Serrazes, Valadares, Vila Maior and Union of the parishes of São Pedro do Sul, Várzea and Baiões); Oliveira de Frades and Vila Nova de Paiva
Appropriation €200,446.43 of Public Expenditure
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 – 60%
Selection Criteria:
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Contribution to the goals of the LDS (Local Development Strategy):
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Rural economy enhancement support system for the territory
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Demographic sustainability
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Support system for new businesses, new activities
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Promotion of certified products
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Investments in renewable energies
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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
Local Products:
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10110 – Processing and preservation of meat
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10120 – Processing and preservation of poultry meat
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10130 – Production of meat products
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10320 – Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices
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10392 – Drying and dehydration of fruit and vegetables
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10393 – Manufacture of sweets, jams, jellies and marmalade
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10394 – Shelling and processing of edible nuts
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10395 – Processing and preserving of fruit and vegetables n.e.c.
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10412 – Olive oil production
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10510 – Manufacture of dairy products
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10840 – Manufacture of condiments and seasonings
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10912 – Manufacture of prepared farm animal feeds (except for aquaculture)
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11021 – Production of still and fortified wines
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11030 – Manufacture of cider and other fruit-based fermented beverages
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11040 - Manufacture of vermouth and other non-distilled fermented beverages
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13105 – Preparation and spinning of flax and other textile fibres
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