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IAPMEI and Startup Portugal

Vouchers for Startups - New Digital and Technological Products

Funds Portuguese startups €30,000 to build new digital and tech products.

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Each approved beneficiary can receive €30,000 toward a qualifying project, and applications go through IAPMEI's own online portal rather than a private intermediary. Applicants need a detailed, well-documented project plan that shows the investment's viability and expected impact. This is a financing instrument aimed specifically at early-stage and innovative companies, not an ordinary business lo…

This voucher backs early-stage Portuguese startups and small businesses running innovative projects in digitalization, sustainability, or international expansion. Funded work can include building new digital or technological products and services, buying technology or software, and getting specialized consultancy for growth. It sits within IAPMEI and Startup Portugal's wider push to strengthen access to finance for the country's startup ecosystem.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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