Alentejo & Centro Edition Grant
In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Portugal.
This is a callable accelerator programme for startups in Portugal's Alentejo and Centro regions developing innovative blue economy projects, including aquaculture, blue biotechnology, renewable ocean energy, fisheries, and ocean observation. Eligible startups can access acceleration support and funding through partnerships with regional technology parks.
About this grant
This accelerator programme supports early-stage startups developing innovative ocean and coastal sustainability solutions within Portugal's Alentejo and Centro regions. Eligible applicants are startups at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed or seed stage, based in or operating within these regions and focused on Blue Economy innovation. Participants must establish partnerships with regional innovation hubs as part of the programme. Grant funding is available through the call to support entrepreneurs bringing ocean and coastal sustainability projects forward. The programme operates through partnership with regional innovation ecosystems to foster Blue Economy ventures in these Portuguese regions.
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Key requirements
- ✓Startup must be based in or operating in Alentejo or Centro regions of Portugal
- ✓Project must fall within blue economy scope: aquaculture, blue biotechnology, blue renewable energy, ocean observation, or fisheries innovation
- ✓Partnership with Sines Tecnopolo and/or Inovaria required or facilitated
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Alentejo & Centro Edition?
- Eligibility covers organisations in PT; startup, sme.
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Ocean and blue economy funding covers marine conservation, sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, coastal resilience and ocean technology. Support comes from public research bodies, development finance and ocean-focused foundations. Calls often favour projects that involve coastal communities and that can be monitored at sea.
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