Alentejo opens €1 million fund for small firms' circular economy projects

The Alentejo 2030 programme has opened a call worth €1 million for small and medium-sized businesses in the region that want to cut raw-material use and make better use of resources. Funding comes from the European Regional Development Fund and can cover up to 60% of costs. Eligible work includes turning by-products into new products, eco-design, reuse-based business models, recycling and water circularity. The investment must be located in the Alentejo region. Applications close on 29 January 2027 at 18:00.