Investments in diversification, trade and associated services – ATAHCA

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%).

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.

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).

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).