SICE Internationalization of SMEs - Individual Operations 2025

Types of Investment

Eligible for support are individual internationalization projects aimed at the following domains:

• Knowledge, prospecting, and presence in foreign markets;
• Online presence and e-commerce;
• Creation and international promotion of brands;
• International marketing;
• Organizational innovation related to commercial practices or external relations;
• Specific certifications for foreign markets.

Eligible Expenses

• Hiring up to 2 qualified professionals (level ≥6) with a salary base up to €2,250/month.
• Participation in international fairs, including rental, setup, and operation of stands.
• Specialized external consultancy (non-continuous), including product certification, trademark registration, and audits.
• Consulting for the integration of ESG principles, such as environmental certifications (Ecolabel, EMAS).
• Promotion of internationalization: client prospecting and actions in foreign markets.
• Consulting services and digital subscriptions, including:
• Digital management strategies and customer experience (UX).
• Creation and management of online stores, marketplaces, SEO, SEA, social media, and digital campaigns.
• Mobile marketing and web data analysis (Web Analytics).

Funding

• Non-repayable grant (non-refundable).
• Maximum support rate of 40%.
• Maximum grant: €300,000 in Phase I and €150,000 in Phase II, except for operations located in NUT II Algarve region.
• Minimum Eligible Investment: €200,000
• Total Budget: €57,000,000 distributed as per the table below:

Application Period

From 30/09/2025 to 31/03/2026, with applications evaluated in phases:

Phase I: 30/12/2025;
Phase II: 31/03/2026.

Who Can Apply

Eligible for the SI Internationalization are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from mainland Portugal, of any nature and under any legal form with organized accounting, that intend to internationalize their business.

Notice Specificities

Eligibility Criteria

• International turnover ≥ €200,000 in the year prior to the project (Phase I);
• International turnover < €200,000 in the year prior to the project (Phase II);
• Duration of operations: 24 months;
• No approved/ongoing operations under Notice MPr-2024-7;
• Compliance with the "Do No Significant Harm" (DNSH) principle.