Public Incentives

To enhance the investment in early stage companies, the Portuguese Government has developed a set of policies and incentives directed to Business Angels, Venture Capital funds and Start-ups.

The IFD – Instituição Financeira de Desenvolvimento is a Portuguese institution that promotes directing public financial resources.

Here are the latest programs of co-investment from the IFD:

• http://www.ifd.pt/linhafinanciamento-ba/
• http://www.ifd.pt/linhafinanciamento-fcr/

StartUP Portugal is a strategy created by the Portuguese government to promote entrepreneurship. This project promotes supporting those who already are entrepreneurs, making sure the businesses are sustainable and have a positive impact in the country’s economy.

Here are some incentives projects developed by StartUP Portugal:

• http://startupportugal.com/sobre-index
• https://www.iapmei.pt/PRODUTOS-E-SERVICOS/Empreendedorismo-Inovacao/Empreendedorismo/Startup-Voucher.aspx
• http://www.startuplisboa.com/momentum
• https://www.iapmei.pt/PRODUTOS-E-SERVICOS/Incentivos-Financiamento/Portugal-2020/Vale-Incubacao.aspx
• http://www.portugalventures.pt/pt-pt/content/envie-o-seu-projeto