FCT and "la Caixa" Foundation launch the 4th edition of the Promove Program

FCT and the "La Caixa" Foundation have renewed the collaboration agreement that continues the Promove Program and launched the 4th edition of the Call for projects under this program. Applications for Promove 2022 are now open and run until January 24, 2022.

The Promove Program aims to stimulate innovative initiatives that contribute to the sustainable development of inland regions in Portugal. This program aims to invest in the management of natural resources, the creation of new development hubs and the attraction of tourists and new residents. It will support innovative pilot projects, innovative ideas and mobilizing research projects in four strategic areas identified by the Portuguese government: thermal waters, parks and nature reserves, studies on biological risks and development, promotion and enhancement of new crops and natural products for the national and international market.

The Promove Program, created in 2018 by the "la Caixa" Foundation in collaboration with BPI, has already supported a total of 26 projects and 13 innovative ideas, with a total value of around 4 million euros. Of this amount, 1.2 million euros were provided by the FCT. As part of its partnerships with the "La Caixa" Foundation, the FCT also promotes the CaixaResearch Call Health Research - Iberian Biomedical Research and Innovation Initiative - i4b and the Call Social Research - Iberian Social Research and Innovation Initiative - i4s.

For more information on the 4th edition of the Promove Program, see the "La Caixa" Foundation website.