SICE - Productive Innovation : Innovative Suppliers Network

Individual application, maximum of one application per beneficiary, expected execution of 24 months unless justified.
ERDF allocation: €29,250,000 (PITD €16.5M; Centro €10M, Lisboa €1.5M, Algarve €1.25M).

Technological modernisation, digitalisation, productivity and efficiency of The Navigator Company's suppliers, increasing national content, sustainability and competitiveness of the forestry value chain.

Initial investments: new facility; capacity expansion (minimum 25%); diversification into new products/services; fundamental change to the overall production process.

Belong to the Navigator Suppliers Network and be identified in the Investment Plan approved by CCRFI; investment itemised per company, amount and location.

Financial autonomy > 15%, measured for 2025, the 2024-2025 average or an interim balance sheet certified by a statutory auditor (ROC);

Not be a company in difficulty.

Show the sources of financing and prove, by the first payment, at least 25% own or external financing without public support.

Not start work before applying; comply with licensing, market rules, DNSH and the other REITD requirements.

Only micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in The Navigator Company, S.A. Innovative Suppliers Network, identified in the approved plan.

Eligible regions: Norte, Centro, Lisboa, Alentejo and Algarve.

Machinery and equipment, installation and IT equipment with operating software; patents, licences, technical
know-how and software.

Engineering, studies, diagnoses, audits, marketing plans, architecture and engineering projects, DNSH studies and expense
validation by a certified accountant/statutory auditor (CC/ROC).

Other investment expenses limited to 20% of the total eligible amount; CC/ROC up to €5,000; DNSH studies up to €15,000.

Grant based on actual costs. Base rate: 40% for micro/small enterprises and 30% for medium-sized enterprises.

Bonus for growth in turnover with Navigator between 2025 and the full-operation year: <5% = 5 p.p.; 5% to <15% = 7.5 p.p.; ≥15% = 10 p.p.

Subject to the GGE limits of the regional aid map. Indicative caps per programme: PITD and Centro 60%, Lisboa 40%, Algarve 50%; specific rules apply to certain territories and aid schemes.

Payments: initial advance of up to 10%, against invoice, counter-guarantee, reimbursements and final payment. Final claim up to 90 working days after completion.

Merit: MP = 0.2A + 0.3B + 0.1C + 0.4D; MP ≥3 and each criterion A/B/C/D ≥3. Results assessment may lead to a rate reduction for non-compliance.

Call MPR-2026-8 and annexes; Decree-Law no. 20-A/2023; Ordinance no. 103-A/2023 (REITD); Regulation (EU) no. 651/2014; Regulation (EU) 2023/2831, where applicable.