PRR C21 - New Call

This grant aims to support initial investment for the manufacture of technologies, equipment and components with a high technological readiness level (TRL≥7) and relevant to the climate transition, as well as the production/recovery of strategic and related raw materials, directly related to:

  • Biogas/biomethane
  • Batteries and storage
  • Heat pumps and energy efficiency
  • Grid solutions (e.g., electric chargers) 
  • Solar photovoltaic/solar thermal energy panels
  • Electrolyzers and fuel cells
  • Carbon capture and storage
  • Onshore wind and offshore renewables
  • Among others

Beneficiaries: companies of any size or legal form, legally incorporated up to 01/01/2022, with an industrial establishment

Geographical area of application: Portugal (including Azores and Madeira)

Budget: EUR 50 M

Eligible expenses must exceed EUR 2.5 M, including:

  • Tangible assets consisting of:
    • Civil construction or adaptation works;
    • Machinery and equipment acquisition costs;
    • Computer equipment including the software necessary for its operation.
  • Intangible assets consisting of:
    • Acquisition of patent rights;
    • Licenses, "know-how" or specialized knowledge not protected by patents;
    • Acquisition of national or international standards;
    • Expenses incurred by certified accountants or auditors in validating expenditure on payment requests.

Rate grant: support is granted in the form of a non-refundable grant, in accordance with the following table:

The maximum grant per project is EUR 10 M.

Maximum project duration: 18 months after approval until 30/06/2026

Deadline for submitting the applications: until July 19, 2024 (17:59)

For more information, see: http://recuperarportugal.gov.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Aviso-C21-i05-Apoio-ao-desenvolvimento-industria-Ecologica.pdf