7th edition of the Promove 2025 Program

The application period for the 7th edition of the Promove Program is now open and will run until January 29, 2025. This Call to support projects and ideas that contribute to the sustainable development of Portugal's inland regions and is a program of the "la Caixa" Foundation, in partnership with FCT and in collaboration with BPI.

The Promove Program, which aims to support highly innovative initiatives that contribute to the development and enhancement of inland regions, focuses on areas of efficient natural resource management, the creation of new centers of expertise, and attracting tourism and new residents. It focuses on research projects in the fields of thermal waters, parks and nature reserves, studies on biological risks, and the promotion of new crops and natural products.

In six editions, the Promove Program has mobilized more than €17 million in non-repayable grants, benefiting 99 projects and 47 innovative ideas. Of this amount, more than €5 million was provided by FCT under a joint financing agreement (matching funds), through which, since 2021, FCT has added its contribution to that of the ”la Caixa” Foundation.

Discover the winning projects of the 6th edition of the Promove Program.

For more information about the Call the application process, please visit this page.