Young people up to 29-35 (per edition; recent edition up to 29) with higher education, not in employment/education, without other income, tax domicile in NUTS II North, Centre or Alentejo, with a technology-based project in the idea phase.

What burden and restrictions apply?

No source-specific burden or use-of-funds rule was established in this review.

What evidence exists?

No source-specific outcome was established. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and acceptance rate for the next cycle.

StartUP Voucher (IAPMEI)

EUR components: €900 monthly allowance (up to two per project for nine months), €1,500 at phases 2 and 3, and €2,000 completion award; aggregate comparable maximum unresolved · IAPMEI — Portugal · deadline 2026-08-25

IAPMEI programme supporting young entrepreneurs to mature an early-stage, technology-based business idea over a structured ~9-month course, providing a monthly living allowance, interim and completion awards, plus mentoring. Current lifecycle: open; next verified deadline 2026-08-25. Real economics: EUR components: €900 monthly allowance (up to two per project for nine months), €1,500 at phases 2 and 3, and €2,000 completion award; aggregate comparable maximum unresolved.

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Key facts

Funder	IAPMEI — Portugal
Amount	EUR components: €900 monthly allowance (up to two per project for nine months), €1,500 at phases 2 and 3, and €2,000 completion award; aggregate comparable maximum unresolved
Deadline	2026-08-25
Decision time	No dependable comparable application-to-decision interval was published in the reviewed public corpus.
Eligibility	Young people up to 29-35 (per edition; recent edition up to 29) with higher education, not in employment/education, without other income, tax domicile in NUTS II North, Centre or Alentejo, with a technology-based project in the idea phase.
Restrictions	Non-dilutive fellowship/grant; strict age, income and regional (North/Centre/Alentejo) eligibility; idea-phase projects only; support capped (max 2 monthly allowances per project); structured 3-phase / 9-month programme.
Status	open

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Application process

Confirm eligibility (age, region, idea-phase project)
Submit the application to IAPMEI during the call window
Evaluation and selection
Complete the 3-phase, ~9-month development programme
Receive interim and completion awards

Background

IAPMEI — Portugal operates StartUP Voucher (IAPMEI). This pass separates direct cash, repayable finance, credits, incentives and umbrella programs so later ranking does not compare unlike instruments. No source-specific outcome was established in this review.

How the application really works

Confirm eligibility (age, region, idea-phase project) → Submit the application to IAPMEI during the call window → Evaluation and selection → Complete the 3-phase, ~9-month development programme → Receive interim and completion awards

Tips

Show direct fit with innovation.

Watch out for

Current lifecycle is open.

Frequently asked questions

Is this actionable now?: open. Next verified deadline: 2026-08-25.
What is the real economic value?: EUR components: €900 monthly allowance (up to two per project for nine months), €1,500 at phases 2 and 3, and €2,000 completion award; aggregate comparable maximum unresolved
Who is eligible?: Young people up to 29-35 (per edition; recent edition up to 29) with higher education, not in employment/education, without other income, tax domicile in NUTS II North, Centre or Alentejo, with a technology-based project in the idea phase.
How does selection work?: Confirm eligibility (age, region, idea-phase project); Submit the application to IAPMEI during the call window; Evaluation and selection; Complete the 3-phase, ~9-month development programme; Receive interim and completion awards. No dependable comparable application-to-decision interval was published in the reviewed public corpus.
What burden and restrictions apply?: No source-specific burden or use-of-funds rule was established in this review.
What evidence exists?: No source-specific outcome was established. The reviewed official corpus does not publish a comparable applicant denominator and acceptance rate for the next cycle.

Sources

www.iapmei.pt/PRODUTOS-E-SERVICOS/Empreendedorismo-Inovacao/Empreendedorismo-(1)/StartUP-Voucher-2025-2026.aspx — Official programme page reviewed for eligibility, economics, lifecycle and application route (checked 2026-08-10)
www.iapmei.pt — Official controlling or administering-organization source reviewed for current terms (checked 2026-08-10)