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Secretaria Regional das Finanças, Planeamento e Administração Pública
Regional Government launches "Incubation Voucher"
Regional Government launches "Incubation Voucher"
Presidência do Governo Regional
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
Secretaria Regional das Finanças, Planeamento e Administração Pública
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
July 17, 2025
Regional Government launches "Incubation Voucher"
July 3, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
June 4, 2025
Duarte Freitas wants more efficient, productive and flexible public administration
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Regional Directorate for Organisation, Planning and Public Employment
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Regional Directorate for the Budget and Treasury
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Nota de Imprensa
July 17, 2025
Regional Government launches "Incubation Voucher"
The Regional Secretariat for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, through the Regional Directorate for Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness, announced the launch of the "Incubation Voucher," a new measure aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Autonomous Region of the Azores to strengthen their digital capacity, accelerate development and foster innovation. This initiative, which is part of the archipelago's economic modernisation efforts, provides for the allocation of non-repayable grants for investments in digital technologies and services. The measure has as its strategic goals to strengthen the digital capacity of companies through the adoption of digital technologies, accelerate their growth with access to specialised incubation services and technical support, and foster innovation through the implementation of equipment and services enabling the development of new products and solutions. Eligible beneficiaries are SMEs, regardless of their legal form, which are already or will become part of one of the incubators belonging to the Azores Business Incubator Network (RIEA) and have their headquarters and/or permanent establishment based in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Financial support will be provided in the form of a non-repayable grant, with a funding rate of 100%, limited to a maximum amount of €20,000.00 per application. Eligible expenses cover a wide range of categories, including: • Digital Training: Purchase of equipment and software, specialised consulting, application development, digital marketing, cloud services, e-commerce, digital skills training and participation in events. • Management Support: Accounting services, tax support, preparation of applications and submission of payment requests. • Legal Advice: Support for notary fees related to business activities. • Digital Development: Creation of digital products and services, including software, e-commerce, intellectual property support and patent submission, ensuring ownership by the beneficiary company. Applications for these incentives are open from today, July 17, until November 28, 2025, or until the budget allocation limit is reached, with the possibility of initial financing of 40%. This measure, co-financed by component 16 of the RRP-Azores, represents a strategic investment in the modernisation and competitiveness of the Azorean business fabric, driving its transition to an increasingly digital and innovative economy. For further information and applications, please visit empresas.azores.gov.pt and recuperarportugal.gov.pt.
July 17, 2025
Regional Government launches "Incubation Voucher"
The Regional Secretariat for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, through the Regional Directorate for Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness, announced the launch of the "Incubation Voucher," a new measure aimed at micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Autonomous Region of the Azores to strengthen their digital capacity, accelerate development and foster innovation. This initiative, which is part of the archipelago's economic modernisation efforts, provides for the allocation of non-repayable grants for investments in digital technologies and services. The measure has as its strategic goals to strengthen the digital capacity of companies through the adoption of digital technologies, accelerate their growth with access to specialised incubation services and technical support, and foster innovation through the implementation of equipment and services enabling the development of new products and solutions. Eligible beneficiaries are SMEs, regardless of their legal form, which are already or will become part of one of the incubators belonging to the Azores Business Incubator Network (RIEA) and have their headquarters and/or permanent establishment based in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. Financial support will be provided in the form of a non-repayable grant, with a funding rate of 100%, limited to a maximum amount of €20,000.00 per application. Eligible expenses cover a wide range of categories, including: • Digital Training: Purchase of equipment and software, specialised consulting, application development, digital marketing, cloud services, e-commerce, digital skills training and participation in events. • Management Support: Accounting services, tax support, preparation of applications and submission of payment requests. • Legal Advice: Support for notary fees related to business activities. • Digital Development: Creation of digital products and services, including software, e-commerce, intellectual property support and patent submission, ensuring ownership by the beneficiary company. Applications for these incentives are open from today, July 17, until November 28, 2025, or until the budget allocation limit is reached, with the possibility of initial financing of 40%. This measure, co-financed by component 16 of the RRP-Azores, represents a strategic investment in the modernisation and competitiveness of the Azorean business fabric, driving its transition to an increasingly digital and innovative economy. For further information and applications, please visit empresas.azores.gov.pt and recuperarportugal.gov.pt.
Nota de Imprensa
July 3, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, chaired today the opening of the new RIAC-RIAE Office in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, during the Government's statutory visit to that island. This office combines, in a single space, the services provided by RIAC – Integrated Citizen Support Network and RIAE – Integrated Entrepreneurial Support Network at the heart of the town, promoting proximity and efficiency in supporting the population and the local business community. The completion of this project fulfils a commitment made by the Regional Government in 2022, which provided for the installation of RIAE in all municipalities of the archipelago of the Azores. In Santa Maria, an innovative model was chosen to integrate both services in a new building, representing an investment of about 30 thousand Euros. The merger of RIAC and RIAE services contributes to the rationalisation of resources and translates into estimated annual savings of 10 thousand Euros, without compromising the quality and scope of the services provided. "This is another step in our mission to promote a public administration that is accessible, effective and capable of responding to the needs of citizens and entrepreneurs. We are keeping our word and developing Santa Maria with quality services," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The integrated RIAC-RIAE network is already present on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Flores, and Corvo, and now includes Santa Maria. The commitment to expanding this partnership has proven to be a success among the Azorean population, providing faster, more personalised, and more accessible service. The new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto ensures specialised assistance to local citizens and entrepreneurs, providing direct support, answering questions and simplifying access to Regional Public Administration services. “I would like to express my gratitude to the professionals of this integrated network for their commitment and dedication. This training programme, now implemented in Santa Maria, is a source of satisfaction for all of us,” emphasised the President of the Government. With this new initiative, the Regional Government continues its efforts to modernise its administration and enhance public services, promoting territorial cohesion and balanced development across all islands of the archipelago.
July 3, 2025
José Manuel Bolieiro opens new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for Finance, Planning and Public Administration, Duarte Freitas, chaired today the opening of the new RIAC-RIAE Office in Vila do Porto, Santa Maria, during the Government's statutory visit to that island. This office combines, in a single space, the services provided by RIAC – Integrated Citizen Support Network and RIAE – Integrated Entrepreneurial Support Network at the heart of the town, promoting proximity and efficiency in supporting the population and the local business community. The completion of this project fulfils a commitment made by the Regional Government in 2022, which provided for the installation of RIAE in all municipalities of the archipelago of the Azores. In Santa Maria, an innovative model was chosen to integrate both services in a new building, representing an investment of about 30 thousand Euros. The merger of RIAC and RIAE services contributes to the rationalisation of resources and translates into estimated annual savings of 10 thousand Euros, without compromising the quality and scope of the services provided. "This is another step in our mission to promote a public administration that is accessible, effective and capable of responding to the needs of citizens and entrepreneurs. We are keeping our word and developing Santa Maria with quality services," stated José Manuel Bolieiro. The integrated RIAC-RIAE network is already present on the islands of São Miguel, Terceira, Pico, São Jorge, Graciosa, Flores, and Corvo, and now includes Santa Maria. The commitment to expanding this partnership has proven to be a success among the Azorean population, providing faster, more personalised, and more accessible service. The new RIAC-RIAE office in Vila do Porto ensures specialised assistance to local citizens and entrepreneurs, providing direct support, answering questions and simplifying access to Regional Public Administration services. “I would like to express my gratitude to the professionals of this integrated network for their commitment and dedication. This training programme, now implemented in Santa Maria, is a source of satisfaction for all of us,” emphasised the President of the Government. With this new initiative, the Regional Government continues its efforts to modernise its administration and enhance public services, promoting territorial cohesion and balanced development across all islands of the archipelago.
