Applications are open until the 30 June 2026, applications for the type:
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:
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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 – 55%
Selection Criteria:
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Contribution to the goals of the LDS (Local Development Strategy):
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Being registered in the Subclasses of Revision 4, as stated in the notice, in the year prior to the submission of the application
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Investment headings
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Total investment calculated in the application analysis
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Valorisation of production (certification in recognised quality schemes, such as PDO, PGI and TSG)
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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
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Investments that use or add value to by-products or waste in the production process
Revision 4 subclasses:
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10130 – Production of meat products
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10320 – Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices (first processing only, or subsequent processing when integrated with first processing)
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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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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 (limited to wine vinegars when integrated with primary processing)
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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)
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16285 – Manufacture of other cork products
Investment Headings:
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Automation of existing equipment in the facility
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Energy efficiency improvement
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Energy efficiency improvement in water use and potential water savings
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Utilisation of natural biomass, sludges, manures, and by-products
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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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