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D.1.1.1.3 - ATAHCA

Investments in diversification, trade and associated services – ATAHCA

SMEs in the Cávado region: job creation and economic revitalization through trade, services, handicrafts, tourism in rural areas, and tourist entertainment.

Open until 30/09/2026

Support rate
60%
Investment
10 000 € a 300 000 €
Budget
625.000,00 €
Form of support
Subvenção não reembolsável, por reembolso de custos elegíveis efetivamente incorridos ou por custos unitários (construção civil, painéis fotovoltaicos, poços, furos, eletrobombas e contadores — anexo III da OT n.º 42/2026). Taxa de apoio: 45%. Apoio máximo indicativo: cerca de 135.000 € por projeto.

Support measure

Investimentos em diversificação, comércio e serviços associados - ATAHCA

Objective

Support for SMEs in rural areas seeking to create or develop non-agricultural activities — local trade, services, handicrafts, tourism accommodation in rural areas, and tourist entertainment. Investments between €10,000 and €300,000, with non-refundable support up to 60%, to be set by each Local Action Group in its respective call.

Eligible beneficiaries

Natural or legal persons that are SMEs, with SME Certification, operating under an eligible NACE code listed in Annex VI of the Ordinance, and possessing appropriate professional capacity.

Eligibility conditions

Natural or legal persons that are SMEs, with SME Certification, operating under an eligible NACE code listed in Annex VI of the Ordinance, and possessing appropriate professional capacity.

Eligible actions

Creation/development of non-agricultural activities in SMEs (trade, local services, tourism/tourist entertainment) falling under the NACE codes of Annex VI of the Ordinance: architectural/engineering studies and projects (capped at 5%); software, industrial property, marketing, and branding; improvement/adaptation/restoration of buildings; construction works; equipment (in tourism, only assets with depreciation ≤25%); justified vehicles and rolling stock; application preparation and monitoring (capped at 2%).

Eligible costs

Construction, remodelling, and adaptation of facilities; machinery, equipment, and furniture; IT equipment and software; renewable energy and energy efficiency; certifications; architectural and engineering projects; general expenses.

Assessment criteria

VGO = x% LDS + x% REUER + x% IRR + x% QC + x% NP + x% RSPW + x% FFYRE (0–20 points; minimum score of 10 for selection). LDS: contribution to the Local Development Strategy; REUER: renewable energy / efficient resource use; IRR: ≥1.5 percentage points above the ECB refi rate; QC: intention to obtain quality certification; NP: net job creation (AWU); RSPW: recovery of sub-products/waste; FFYRE: status of family farmer or young rural entrepreneur. Exact weightings and LDS sub-criteria are defined by the LAG ATAHCA in the call (scanned document, not automatically extractable).

Application deadline

  • Opens 10/08/2026
  • Closes 30/09/2026

Under Portuguese law: Portaria n.º 247/2025/1 (Cap. IV); DL n.º 12/2023, de 24/2; OT AG PEPACC/OT n.º 42/D.1.1.1.3/2026. Eligible investment: €10,000–€300,000. Negative NPV/IRR prevents submission. Implementation: start ≤6 months, completion ≤24 months. Applications via the Agriculture Funds Counter (fundosparaagricultura.pt).

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