No one can deny that the pandemic has been terrible for most businesses. At Up We Go, we believe that there is no point in crying over the spilled virus. In today’s article we look at the good that came out of it: the activation of digital channelsand the incentives and funding to stimulate them.
The Support Program
With applications open until April 30 (or until the funds run out), the Apoiar Program is, according to the IAPMEI “cash support, in the form of a non-repayable grant, to support companies”,
Who is eligible? EVERYONE! Well, as long as they meet certain requirements.
Support for Productive Innovation
And we’ve reached the “last major call for tenders for Portugal 2020”: Support for Productive Innovation, which targets, among other project types: “marketing innovation”, “adoption of new distribution processes”, namely online stores; and/or “software developed specifically for a given purpose”, namely APPs.
The incentives to be granted can be up to 75% of the overall value of the project (in the case of micro and small companies).
Este será, provavelmente, o último grande concurso do Portugal 2020.
But how can I use the incentives?
Anything that contributes to:
- Reduce the need for physical contact
- Improving internal processes, including communication;
- Promote your brand.
To help you, we’ve created a game:
Do I need support to activate the digital channels?
How can I receive support?
You should start by asking your accountant if you’re eligible for these funds, but don’t wait too long.
If you need to, send us a message, we’d love to see more companies go digital!
