Entrepreneurs
Empreende XXI
Empreende XXI is a program that helps you create, develop, and finance your new business project. If you want to develop your project, this program could be a good option for you. This is a program developed by IEFP - the Institute for Employment and Vocational Training, in partnership with Startup Portugal. The application period is now closed.
Entrepreneurship XXI
The application period for Empreende XXI is now closed.
Learn more about this program.
FAQ’s
- Anyone registered with the IEFP (Portuguese Employment and Vocational Training Institute) who has an economically and financially viable business idea and is over 18 years old.
- To be registered with the IEFP;
- Be over 18 years old;
- To have a regularized tax and social security contribution status with the Tax and Customs Authority and Social Security;
- Not to be in default with regard to financial support granted by the IEFP;
- To have one’s situation regularized regarding repayments under European structural and investment funds;
- Citizens of European Union countries may apply, provided they meet the requirements mentioned in the previous points and possess a residence registration certificate and a valid identification document (identity card or passport);
- Non-national citizens may apply, provided they possess a document that allows their residence or stay in Portugal and that qualifies them to register as job applicants.
- To demonstrate economic and financial viability, assessed through the preparation of an investment financing plan and financial statements;
- Submit a funding request to IEFP for no more than 85% of a maximum of 200,000 euros (although the project may exceed this total amount);
- Do not include the purchase of share capital in an existing company in the investment to be made;
- The projects must maintain the company’s activity and ensure the creation of the respective full-time job for the beneficiary promoters receiving support, except in cases where a part-time job has been approved by the IEFP (Institute for Employment and Vocational Training), for a period of not less than two years, starting from the date of signing the acceptance agreement.
- Consult here the list of accredited Monitoring Entities for the program.
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If you have any questions, you can find out more by emailing empreendexxi@startupportugal.com