Call Code:
MPr-2024-11
Beneficiary Entities:
Individual Modality:
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Small Mid Caps
Co-Promotion Modality:
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Small Mid Caps
Non-Business Entities of the R&D&I System
Type of Support and Geographic Coverage
Support for Research and Development (R&D) operations carried out individually or in co-promotion, aligned with the priority domains of the Research and Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization (RIS3), aimed at fostering strategic partnerships in the Space, Aeronautics, and Defense areas between Portugal and Canada.
Scope of the notice: National component of partnership operations between Portugal and Canada in the development of excellent R&D projects, within a strategic area for Portugal – Space, Aeronautics, and Defense.
This notice applies to the NUTS II regions of Mainland Portugal (North, Center, Lisbon, Alentejo, and Algarve). The project location corresponds to the region where the investment will take place.
Form of Support
The support provided is in the form of a non-repayable grant.
Funding Allocation and Maximum Co-financing Rate
| Indicative funding allocation available in this notice | Fund | Maximum Co-financing Rate |
|---|---|---|
| COMPETE 2030 – €5,000,000 | FEDER | 80% |
| PR Norte – €1,000,000 | FEDER | 80% |
| PR Centro – €1,000,000 | FEDER | 80% |
| PR Lisboa – €1,000,000 | FEDER | 40% |
| PR Alentejo – €500,000 | FEDER | 80% |
| PR Algarve – €500,000 | FEDER | 80% |
| Total: €9,000,000 |
Application Period
Applications start on 30 September 2024 and are analyzed and decided upon according to the following stages:
- Phase 1: 31/01/2025 (6 PM)
- Phase 2: 30/04/2025 (6 PM)
- Phase 3: 30/10/2025 (6 PM)
