Digitalization and internationalization: Support for companies in Portugal 2025

Conheças todos os apoios para empresas em Portugal

A strong digital presence has become essential for any company if it is to grow, retain customers and conquer new markets. The good news is that there are government financial support for small businesses who are investing in digitalization and internationalization.

Up We Go, an agency specializing in digital marketing, websites and e-commerce, is the ideal partner to help you with business support and turn your investment into concrete, measurable results.

Why invest in digital internationalization?

Digitizing your business goes far beyond creating a website or being present on social networks. It’s about having a clear strategyto gain visibility, work efficiently and reach new customers.

Thanks to programs like Portugal 2030; AI in SMEs, as part of the PRRcoaching 4.0; Measure “C16-i02: Digital Transition of Companies”; Measure “Companies 4.0”; Portuguese SMEs can access financial support for:

  • Modernizing or creating websites and online stores;
  • Developing digital marketing and online advertising strategies;
  • Optimize search engine presence and generate qualified leads;
  • Expanding the brand to other markets through e-commerce and digital marketing.

These incentives make investment in digitalization more accessible and secure, reducing risks and allowing companies to grow faster.

These incentives allow you to invest in digitalization in a more accessible and secure way, reducing risks and allowing your company to grow faster.

What types of support for companies?

State and business support

The government supports various digital activations directly linked to digital presence and internationalization. To make things easier, we’ve listed them below:

  • Websites and online stores: creation, modernization, payment integration and logistics;
  • Digital marketing and online advertising: SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, social networks;
  • Branding and design: visual identity, communication and digital content;
  • Digital internationalization strategy: optimization of digital channels for new markets, website translation, marketing campaigns, presence in foreign marketplaces;

These investments are eligible for co-financing, significantly reducing the direct cost to the company.

There are specialized companies that help simplify the whole process of applying for support, ensuring that projects meet all the requirements. These include Start PME e a Shift Upthese companies are accompanied from the preparation of the application to the implementation of the supported investments.

How Up We Go’s services fit into this support for companies

Up We Go offers you a complete set of services that are perfectly aligned with incentive programs:

Creation of Websites and Online Stores: from corporate sites to e-commerce, with responsive design and advanced functionalities, supported by co-financing for digitization.

Digital Marketing and Online Advertising: SEO, Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns, social media management, all framed as an investment in digital presence.

Design & Branding: identidade visual, materiais digitais e conteúdos estratégicos que fortalecem a marca e qualificam os projetos apoiados.

Digital Strategy: complete planning, monitoring and continuous optimization, ensuring that investment in digitalization and internationalization generates concrete results.

Internationalization and digitalization are no longer options: they are essential tools for sustainable business growth. With government-funded support for companies and Up We Go as a strategic partner, it is possible to reduce costs, increase online presence and expand into new markets efficiently and safely.

Turn public incentives into real digital results. Talk to us and find out how your business can grow.

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