Portugal Ventures makes available up to 100 thousand euros to invest in tourism projects
Portugal Ventures intends to support innovative projects in the tourism sector, making itself available to invest up to 100 thousand euros per project, waiting for Nersant (Business Association of the Santarém Region) to support the applications of companies in the region, by being one of the “Ignition Partners”. Applications are open until February 12.
Portugal Ventures, through the Call FITwill invest up to 100,000 euros per project, with eligible “non-technological and technological projects by companies in the tourism sector that contribute to the development of the country’s tourist offer, to increase the competitiveness of companies in the sector and to improve the tourist experience and increase their degree of satisfaction”, says Nersant in a statement.
Within the scope of non-technological projects, activities and experiences of tourist entertainment related to the cultural heritage and/or landscape, with the discovery of new territories, use of endogenous resources and/or revitalization of spaces of cultural interest, and ecological tourist accommodation are eligible. or that has a direct connection to the promotion of culture or the environment, including construction or reconstruction.
Design hotels, boutique hotels, eco-resorts and similar, innovative accommodation (glamping, houseboats and similar), tour operators, theme parks, nautical tourism, equestrian tourism and wine tourism, and tourist entertainment companies are examples of some non-technological projects that can be supported by this Call.
Within the scope of technological projects, initiatives are eligible that prove to allow improving the efficiency of companies in the tourism sector and their offer of products and services, called product-oriented projects (tradable goods & services), innovative and differentiating, protection of technology and patents, inserted in global value chains, and with significant potential in the market.
Applications in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), virtual and augmented reality, internet of things (IoT), electronics, mobile, cleantech, robotics, marketplaces, and software or hardware that improves the tourist experience are some examples of technological projects that can be respect.
Bearing in mind that applications for this support program are made through application partners, companies in the region interested in applying should contact Nersant via email [email protected] or telephone 249 839 500.