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Recruitment of Highly Qualified Human Resources by SMEs - Other Areas (Alentejo)
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Recruitment of Highly Qualified Human Resources by SMEs - Other Areas (Alentejo)

Opened Until 31-03-2027

Up to 50% funding for hiring Highly Qualified Human Resources (RHAQ) for SMEs in Alentejo

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Typology
Hiring of Highly Qualified Human Resources (RHAQ)
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Beneficiaries
Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME)
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Geographical Area
Alentejo (Other Territories / Non-Low Density)
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Support Rate
Up to 50% Non-refundable Grant (FSE+)
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Budget Allocation
1,400,000.00 €

 

General Incentive Objective

 

This call aims to promote qualified employment and support the recruitment of Highly Qualified Human Resources (RHAQ) within SMEs across the Alentejo Region, fostering:

→Acquisition of critical mass and practical support for business innovation processes.
→Reinforcement of collaboration and knowledge transfer with the Regional Innovation System.
→Acceleration of digital and green transition aligned with the RIS3 Alentejo 2030 strategy.

 

Supported Typologies

 

Recruitment of Highly Qualified Human Resources by SMEs with ISCED level 6 or higher (Graduates, Masters, PhDs or Post-Docs) contributing to RIS3 Alentejo 2030 domains.

→Hiring of new qualified staff under mandatory on-site working arrangements.
→Integration into R&I strategies, technology transfer and commercial valorisation.
→Individual operations with a maximum project duration of 24 months.

 

Eligible Expenses

 
✓Base gross salary for Graduates and Masters (minimum €1,762.31 and maximum €2,462.21).
✓Base gross salary for PhDs and Post-Docs (minimum €2,462.21 and maximum €3,827.36).
✓Mandatory social security contributions (Social Security and occupational accident insurance).
✓Mandatory statutory holiday and Christmas allowances for supported personnel.

 

Funding & Support Structure

 
 
Support Rate
50%
 
Total Budget
1,400,000.00 €

 

Eligible Beneficiaries

 
✓Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) of any legal form.
✓Companies with organized accounting and active electronic SME certification.
✓Establishment located in the Alentejo Region (NUT II) in territories not classified as low density.
✓Workers to be recruited holding a minimum qualification level of ISCED 6 (Bachelor's degree or higher).

 

Call & Application Dates

 

Continuous application call through Balcão dos Fundos:

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Opening
30/09/2026 (15:00)
Closing
31/03/2027 (18:00)

 

 
 
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Key Notice Rules

 
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Remote Working Ineligibility
Teleworking, remote, hybrid or mirror regimes as well as virtual business incubation are strictly non-eligible.
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Physical On-site Job Creation
Positions must be physically created and sustained at the enterprise establishment within eligible territories.
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24-Month Maximum Duration
Operations cannot exceed 24 months counted from the execution date of the first employment contract.
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Post-Support Employment Target
Evaluation of the 6-month post-support employment indicator with a minimum compliance threshold of 85%.

 

📄 Notice Fact Sheet
Notice Reference ALT2030-2026-49
Publication Date 30/09/2026
Programme Regional Programme Alentejo 2021-2027 (Alentejo 2030)
Programme Priority 4 A) More social and inclusive Alentejo
Specific Objectives ESO4.4. Promoting adaptation of workers, enterprises and entrepreneurs to change
Managing Authority Managing Authority of Regional Programme Alentejo 2030

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