SIFIDE 2024

The measure supports companies in Portugal, promoting innovation through business research and development (R&D). It aims to increase companies' competitiveness by encouraging the creation of new products, processes, or innovative services, driving sustainable economic growth.

Type of Project

• Projects that promote research and development in products and processes
• Projects that develop new technologies or substantially improve existing ones
• Projects that encourage collaboration between companies and scientific entities to foster innovation
• Projects that address innovation in strategic areas for business development

Eligibility Criteria

• Companies legally established and subject to corporate income tax (IRC) in Portugal
• Projects must focus on R&D activities aimed at creating new scientific or technical knowledge
• Companies must not have outstanding debts to the Tax Authority or Social Security

Eligible Expenses

• Up to 82.5% recovery of costs related to business R&D
• Costs associated with hiring qualified personnel, acquiring equipment, and developing new technologies
• Expenses for audits and participation in demonstration actions and result dissemination

Financial Information

• Co-funding percentage: Up to 82.5% of eligible costs through the SIFIDE system
• Expenses can be deducted up to the eighth fiscal year if they cannot be deducted in the year they were incurred
• Companies must present a sustainability plan to ensure the efficient use of project results after funding​