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European funding
The main European calls for Portuguese companies
Direct funding from the European Commission, with the programmes, rates, and what a company needs in order to compete.
Reach funding opportunities at European level
Alongside funds managed in Portugal, the European Commission opens direct calls. The competition is European and the rate can reach 100%.
The guide explains how to read a call, which programmes matter to a company, and what to prepare before you submit.
Programmes in the guide
Horizon Europe
Research and innovation, with European consortia.
Digital Europe
Digital technology adoption in companies and public bodies.
LIFE
Environment, climate, and circular-economy projects.
EIC Accelerator
Grant and investment for companies with a breakthrough innovation.
CEF Digital
Digital infrastructure and connectivity.
Eurostars and Eureka
R&D projects with partners in other countries.
Videos
Como funciona uma call europeia
Consórcio: quando é obrigatório
Horizon Europe para empresas
EIC Accelerator em três passos
Digital Europe e LIFE
Eurostars: I&D com outro país
In figures
- Horizon Europe (2021–2027)
- 95,5 mil M€
- EIC Accelerator grant
- 2,5 M€
- Calls open in 2026
- 50+
- Rate on some calls
- 100%
Frequently asked questions
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