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FITEC — Innovation, Technology and Circular Economy Fund

FITEC — Circular Economy Fund (seed)

Funds circular economy innovation projects that promote efficient materials reuse.

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About

FITEC — Fundo para a Inovação, Tecnologia e Economia Circular (Innovation, Technology and Circular Economy Fund) is a Portuguese national funding mechanism managed by ANI — Agência Nacional de Inovação — with the central goal of advancing scientific and technological knowledge while accelerating the transition to a circular economy through cooperation among higher-education institutions, CTI inter…

What this grant funds

Funds scientific, technological, and innovation projects in Portugal focused on circular economy transition, resource efficiency, and emissions reduction.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: ani.pt