Portugal’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) has launched a new funding call designed to support companies operating in municipalities affected by recent storms, floods and heavy rainfall.
The measure, published under Notice No. 06/C05-i14.01/2026, allocates €150 million to support productive investment projects that strengthen business infrastructure, improve operational resilience and reinforce productive capacity in the impacted regions.
The programme is particularly relevant for companies located in municipalities declared under calamity or contingency status, where economic activity has been disrupted by extreme weather events.
What the funding supports
The PRR “Reindustrializar” call focuses on productive innovation and structural reinforcement of business facilities.
Eligible projects may include investments that contribute to:
- Modernisation of production processes
- Diversification of production or business activity
- Productive innovation and technological upgrades
- Reinforcement of the physical resilience of facilities, equipment and infrastructure
- Protection of communications and energy systems against future natural events
The programme aims to help companies rebuild and adapt their productive capacity, while improving long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Who can apply
Applications are open to companies operating in municipalities listed in Annex III of the notice, which correspond to areas officially declared under calamity or contingency following the recent storms.
Projects located in these municipalities are eligible for support, and companies that can demonstrate direct impact from the extreme weather events may receive additional scoring during the evaluation process.
Key figures and deadlines
Application deadline: 31 March 2026 (17:59)
Total programme budget: €150 million
Minimum investment: €100,000
Maximum number of applications: one per company
Projects must begin after the application is submitted, with the investment starting no later than 31 July 2026. The implementation period may extend up to 24 months.
Funding structure
Support is provided through a combination of non-repayable grants and, where applicable, complementary repayable financing.
Funding rates may reach:
- Up to 60% for productive investment, depending on the municipality and company size
- Up to 80% for Research and Development components
In certain project structures, complementary repayable financing may be available to support the remaining investment.
The exact funding configuration depends on the project characteristics and the rules defined in the official notice.
Eligible investment costs
Eligible expenses may include, among others:
- Machinery and production equipment
- Construction or works related to productive facilities (generally capped at 30%)
- Software and digital systems linked to the investment
- Research and Development activities associated with productive innovation
All investments must be directly related to the project and aligned with the programme’s objectives of strengthening productive capacity and resilience.
Planning and preparation
For companies operating in the affected municipalities, this call represents an opportunity to rebuild infrastructure and modernise operations at the same time.
However, the application window is relatively short, and projects will be evaluated based on the clarity of the investment plan, the technical justification of the project and the demonstration of resilience and innovation outcomes.
Companies considering an application should therefore ensure that the scope, budget structure and supporting documentation are carefully prepared in advance.
For full details on this programme and eligibility conditions, consult our dedicated page on the PRR Reindustrializar funding call.
