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ANI has launched the first call for proposals for the new Startup <\/em>Competitiveness Incentive Scheme, part of the Deep2Start <\/em>Programme and financed by the FITEC fund. With an allocation of 3.5 million euros, this mechanism is aimed exclusively at startups <\/em>that have been approved in the first phase of the EIC Accelerator,<\/em> promoting disruptive innovation and the internationalisation of national technology-based companies. <\/p>\n\n

Notice ANI-2025-01 includes the award of two vouchers. The Go to EIC Accelerator Voucher<\/em>, worth 10,000 euros, aims to support the preparation of the application for Phase 2 of the EIC Accelerator.<\/em> The Deep Tech Voucher<\/em>, with funding of 60,000 euros, aims to accelerate the technological progress of startups<\/em>, strengthening their competitiveness and facilitating access to demanding markets. <\/p>\n\n

These non-repayable grants are part of an incentive system that promotes the sustainable growth and technological maturation of Portuguese startups<\/em>. The initiative is part of the Accelerate the Economy Programme, launched by the government, and is in line with European guidelines for innovation, through the EIC Accelerator<\/em>, the European Innovation Council’s<\/em> programme with a budget of 10 billion euros to support disruptive Deep Tech<\/em> projects. <\/p>\n\n

Applications are submitted online using the electronic form provided by ANI.<\/p>\n\n

Apply here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Find out more here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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