Internacionalização da I&D - Operações com Selo de Excelência ao abrigo do Horizonte Europa

The support is aimed at micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) located in the mainland of Portugal with the goal of promoting R&D projects awarded the Seal of Excellence by the European Commission under the “EIC Transition” and “EIC Accelerator” instruments.

This initiative focuses on fostering technological research and innovation in Portuguese companies, promoting integration into the European Research Area, and creating market opportunities through open and competitive innovation.

• Research and development (R&D) projects focused on technological innovation
• Proposals approved in the Horizon Europe programs with a Seal of Excellence
• Initiatives that enhance competitiveness and business innovation

• Direct costs of technical staff allocated to the project
• Acquisition of technical-scientific equipment and necessary consumables
• Travel and accommodation costs directly related to the project

• Total funding budget: €4,800,000
• Co-financing percentage: up to 100% or 70%, depending on the region

• SMEs with organized accounting and stable financial conditions
• Projects that have received the Seal of Excellence under the EIC Transition and the EIC Accelerator