Productive Innovation in Low-Density Territories

Under the Business Competitiveness Incentive System, applications are now open for Productive Innovation in Low-Density Territories, a support measure aimed at stimulating innovative investment as well as promoting and strengthening competitiveness.

Investments made under this call should contribute to:

1. Improving SMEs’ productive capacities;
2. Developing innovative, digital, and sustainable solutions;
3. Increasing qualified employment.

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are eligible.

Eligible expenses

Tangible assets, including the acquisition of machinery and equipment, costs directly attributable to placing them in the location and conditions necessary for their operation, as well as the acquisition of computer equipment, including the software required for its functioning;

Intangible assets, including technology transfer through the acquisition of patent rights (national and international), licenses, technical knowledge not protected by patents, and standard or purpose-built software;

Other investment expenses, including costs related to the intervention of certified accountants or statutory auditors in validating payment requests; engineering services; studies, diagnostics, and audits; studies or reports within the scope of compliance with the “Do No Significant Harm” Principle; marketing plans; and architectural and engineering projects and services.

Geographical area covered

Low-density territories within the NUTS II regions of mainland Portugal: North, Centre, Alentejo, and Algarve.

Support

 The support takes the form of a non-repayable grant with a maximum rate of 50%.

For operations located in the NUTS III sub-regions of Alto Alentejo and Beiras e Serra da Estrela, this maximum rate rises to 60% for micro and small enterprises.

Application period:

• Phase 1: closes on 28 November 2025;
• Phase 2: closes on 31 March 2026.

How we can help

At Dower, we have a team of consultants dedicated to helping your company grow by finding the best financing opportunities.

With our expertise, we can assist in the preparation and submission of applications, as well as in the comprehensive monitoring and management of your project. 

Discover how we can support your company throughout this complex and demanding process.