Vouchers for Startups
Exciting Opportunity for Startups! The “Vouchers for Startups – New Green and Digital Products” competition is open, with a total allocation of 90 million euros. This non-refundable financial support, worth 30,000 euros, aims to promote the development of business models, products or digital services, which have a positive impact on the climate transition.
If you are a recently established SME, with innovative ideas in the areas of digital technologies, artificial intelligence and sustainable initiatives, this could be your opportunity to stand out. Check out the details below and take advantage of this opportunity to take your startup to new heights!
The competition “Vouchers for Startups – New Green Products and
Digital”, with a total allocation of 90 million euros for the development of
business models, products or digital services, which contribute positively to
the climate transition.
Vouchers for Startups – New Green and Digital Products
This support, worth €30,000.00, takes the form of non-
refundable, and has the following characteristics:
Geographical Area:
Mainland Portugal and the Autonomous Regions of Madeira and the Azores.
Typology of Operations:
Projects that promote the business model, digital products or services
scalable and/or that are characterized by the use of Open Data or
Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, projects must have a component
green and applied in sectors with greater technology and knowledge intensity or that value the application of R&D results in production
of new goods and services, enhancing market success in activities
innovative and added value.
Beneficiaries:
Entities with SME status of any nature or legal form, which
have been established less than 10 years ago.
Eligible Expenditure
The expenses mentioned below are eligible, recorded from the date
of application submission:
- Technical Personnel Costs directly allocated to the project;
- Expenses for accreditation or technological certification of resources
humans;
- Acquisition of specialized external services;
- Acquisition or operational rental of equipment;
- Costs of protecting/valuing property rights
intellectual;
- Indirect costs
Project Duration:
Maximum duration of twelve months, with limit: 09/30/2025.
Payment to beneficiaries:
- Advance of €7,500;
- 2 quarterly advances, worth €7,500;
- Final payment of €7,500
In summary, the ‘Vouchers for Startups’ competition provides 90 million euros to boost green and digital innovations. Startups under 10 years old can receive 30,000 non-refundable euros for projects with an emphasis on technology, artificial intelligence and sustainability.
It is a unique opportunity for innovative SMEs, with eligible expenses such as staff costs, specialized services and equipment purchases.
The maximum project term is twelve months, with phased payments, providing a valuable financial boost for ambitious startups looking to lead in emerging sectors.
