InovIA – Vouchers for Innovation

Easy access to supercomputers for startups and SMEs

InoVIA is a voucher program for innovation that provides fast access to supercomputers such as Deucalion and MareNostrum 5. It is aimed at startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to use advanced computing for innovation.

The adoption of supercomputing and artificial intelligence can be a decisive factor in the success of innovative projects. However, many companies face barriers to accessing these technologies, either due to a lack of technical knowledge or difficulties in financing computing infrastructure.

The InoVIA program was created to eliminate these barriers and provide easy, free access to advanced computing resources, enabling startups and SMEs to have an environment for experimenting and testing high-performance solutions without the initial costs normally associated with investing in this technology.

The aim of this program is to ensure that companies can fully exploit the potential of these resources, optimizing processes, developing new products, and improving competitiveness in the market. The application process will be simplified, allowing companies to start using the resources within a few weeks.

Application deadline: December 31, 2026

 Who can apply?

• National startups and SMEs
• Public and private entities in Portugal.
• Projects focused on innovation (in the pre-commercial phase, exclusively for non-profit purposes)

Application in 4 steps

1. Registration – Fill out the online form (PT/EN).
2. Evaluation – Administrative and technical validation within 5 business days.
3. Approval – Issuance of voucher and agreement through the signing of terms of acceptance.
4. Access – Create an account on Deucalion or MareNostrum 5.

Available resources

Each initial voucher includes:

• 50,000 CPU core hours | 1,000 GPU hours | 1 TB of storage
• Duration: 6 months
  • Possibility of reinforcing resources through evaluation.

Selection criteria

• Valid applications will be accepted on afirst-come, first-served basis.
• Priority for startups and SMEs (minimum 50% of vouchers).
• Candidate's availability to start the project within 3 months of approval.

InovIA Registration