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Territorial-Based Incentive System - CIM Tâmega e Sousa
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Territorial-Based Incentive System - CIM Tâmega e Sousa

Opened Until 16-11-2026

Non-refundable support up to 50% for modernising and creating micro and small enterprises in CIM Tâmega e Sousa

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Typology
Creation, expansion or modernisation of micro and small enterprises
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Beneficiaries
Micro and Small Enterprises (NUTS III Tâmega e Sousa)
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Geographical Area
North Region (NUTS III Tâmega e Sousa)
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Support Rate
Up to 50% Non-refundable Grant (FEDER / De Minimis)
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Budget Allocation
€767,960.72 (40% earmarked for Low Density territories)

 

General Incentive Objective

 

This call aims to support small-scale productive investments by micro and small enterprises for creation, expansion, or modernisation of business activities, promoting:

→Sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs across the sub-region.
→Net creation of quality local employment and economic resilience.
→Green and digital transition and strengthening of the local productive fabric in CIM Tâmega e Sousa.

 

Supported Typologies

 
Low Density
Low Density Territories
Other Territories
Remaining Municipalities and Parishes
Eligible Activities
→Productive business investment in micro and small enterprises located within low-density classified territories.
→Strengthening productive capacity and anchoring employment in demographically vulnerable areas.
Eligible Activities
→Productive investment in micro and small enterprises situated outside low-density territories.
→Boosting local competitiveness, technological adoption, and high-value economic specialisation.

 

Eligible Expenses

 
✓Tangible assets: acquisition of operational machinery and equipment, commissioning costs, and IT hardware (including associated software).
✓Intangible assets: technology transfer via patents, licences, technical know-how, and custom or standard software.
✓Specialised services: certification of processes, products, or services, as well as design and registration of new trademarks.
✓Construction and works: new building construction or renovation (where justified; for manufacturing, strictly inside designated Business Host Areas).
✓Indirect costs: simplified flat rate of 5% calculated directly over approved eligible direct costs.

 

Funding & Support Structure

 
Low Density
CIM Tâmega e Sousa
Support Rate50% Non-refundable Grant (ERDF)
Top-ups / Allocations
+Maximum co-financing rate of 50% FEDER grant
+40% of call budget reserved exclusively for Low Density territories
+Subject to EU De Minimis aid rules (maximum €300,000 per single undertaking over 3 years)
Other Territories
CIM Tâmega e Sousa
Support Rate40% Non-refundable Grant (ERDF)
Top-ups / Allocations
+40% FEDER co-financing rate for remaining territories
+Eligible investment range between €25,000 and €300,000
+Subject to EU De Minimis aid rules (maximum €300,000 per single undertaking over 3 years)

 

Eligible Beneficiaries

 
✓Micro and small enterprises with operational premises in NUTS III Tâmega e Sousa (Low Density: 50% co-financing | Other territories: 40% co-financing).
✓Entities engaged exclusively in for-profit economic activities with organized accounting records.
✓Formal operations commencement at least 1 month prior to application submission.
✓At least 1 registered full-time equivalent (FTE) remunerated employee on payroll for at least 1 month prior to application.
✓Proof of exclusive legal title and use of project premises (no sharing of premises with other companies).
✓Eligible investment of at least €25,000 and strictly below €300,000.
✓Balanced financial standing (financial autonomy ratio assessed based on fiscal year 2025).

 

Call & Application Dates

 

Single call submission window (applicable across all CIM Tâmega e Sousa):

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Opening
30/09/2026
Closing
16/11/2026 (18:00)

 

 
 
Financial Incentives

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Key Notice Rules

 
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Eligible Investment Limits
Eligible expenditure must be at least €25,000 and strictly below €300,000 (including the 5% flat-rate indirect costs).
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De Minimis Aid Regulation
Funding is granted under Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2831, capped at €300,000 per single undertaking over three years.
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Job Retention Obligations
Beneficiaries must maintain all pre-existing jobs recorded at application date until official project closure.
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DNSH and Climate Resilience
Full compliance with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle and proof of climate proofing for building infrastructure.

 

📄 Notice Fact Sheet
Notice Reference NORTE2030-2026-26
Publication Date 30/09/2026
Programme Northern Regional Programme 2021-2027 (NORTE 2030)
Programme Priority 1A-More Competitive North
Specific Objectives RSO1.3 - SME growth and competitiveness (Territorial-based investments)
Managing Authority NORTE 2030 Managing Authority / CIM T&circum;mega e Sousa (Intermediate Body)

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