Funding & Grants

Get up to 86% of your
software build funded.

Digital transformation and custom software development qualifies for significant grant funding across Portugal, the UK, Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. We help you understand what you're entitled to — and build something worth funding.

Find your fit

See available grants for your industry and location.

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What Caminho.DEV Provides

      Available Programmes
      Programme What it supports Funding Your next step

      PT 2030 — COMPETE 2030

      Programa Operacional de Competitividade e Internacionalização

      • Custom software & platform development
      • ERP / CRM implementation & migration
      • Process digitalisation & automation
      45–85%
      Funding rate

      PRR — Plano de Recuperação e Resiliência

      Componente 15 — Digitalização das Empresas

      • Digital transformation projects
      • Intelligent management systems
      • Cybersecurity improvements
      up to 75%
      Funding rate

      Vouchers para PME Digitais

      Apoios rápidos para digitalização de pequenas e médias empresas

      • Website & e-commerce setup
      • SaaS tools & software subscriptions
      • Basic custom software development
      €5K–€15K
      Programme What it supports Funding Your next step

      Innovate UK — Smart Grants

      UK government funding for innovative R&D projects with commercial potential

      • Novel software & platform R&D
      • AI / machine learning integration
      • Disruptive process digitalisation
      25–70%
      Funding rate

      R&D Tax Relief — HMRC Scheme

      SME R&D relief and RDEC — recover up to 33p per £1 spent on qualifying R&D

      • Custom software resolving technical uncertainty
      • Building new digital capabilities
      • Iterative development of novel technology
      20–33%

      Made Smarter / Digital Growth Grant

      Regional UK funding for manufacturing & SME digital adoption

      • Industrial IoT & factory automation software
      • Digital manufacturing management systems
      • Supply chain digitalisation
      up to 50%
      Funding rate
      Programme What it supports Funding Your next step

      Kit Digital — Red.es / UNICO

      Bonos digitales para pymes y autónomos — digitalización gratuita o subvencionada

      • Website & online presence (€2,000 bono)
      • E-commerce platform (€2,000 bono)
      • Customer management / CRM (€4,000)
      up to 100%

      CDTI — Proyectos de I+D Empresarial

      Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico Industrial — financiación para proyectos de innovación

      • Software R&D with novel technical elements
      • AI & data-driven platform development
      • Technology-based product innovation
      up to 85%
      Funding rate
      Programme What it supports Funding Your next step

      Crédit d'Impôt Recherche (CIR)

      30% tax credit on qualifying R&D — one of Europe's most generous schemes

      • Software development resolving technical uncertainty
      • Novel algorithms & architecture research
      • Prototyping & experimental development
      30%

      BPI France — Aide à l'Innovation & Prêts

      Subventions, avances remboursables et prêts pour projets innovants

      • Digital innovation projects
      • Platform & marketplace development
      • Deeptech & AI software
      up to 70%
      Funding rate
      Programme What it supports Funding Your next step

      Transizione 5.0 — PNRR

      Credito d'imposta per investimenti in digitalizzazione e sostenibilità energetica

      • Industry 4.0 / 5.0 digital investments
      • Software for process management & automation
      • AI & machine learning integration
      15–45%

      Voucher Digitalizzazione PMI

      Contributo a fondo perduto per l'adozione di tecnologie digitali nelle PMI

      • Website & e-commerce development
      • CRM & customer management software
      • Cloud services & digital storage
      up to 50%
      Funding rate
      Programme What it supports Funding Your next step

      WBSO — R&D Tax Incentive

      Fiscale aftrek voor speur- en ontwikkelingswerk (S&O) in software & technologie

      • Development of new software functionality
      • Resolving technical software problems
      • AI & algorithm development
      32–40%

      MIT — MKB-Innovatiestimulering

      Subsidie voor innovatieve MKB-projecten in de topsectoren — RVO.nl

      • Innovative digital product development
      • Feasibility studies for new digital services
      • Collaborative R&D with knowledge institutions
      up to 80%
      Funding rate

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      How the process works

      How we secure your funding and build your software.

      01

      Free grant assessment

      We review your project, company size, and location to identify which programmes you're eligible for — no obligation.

      02

      Scope & proposal

      We document the technical scope of your project in a way that satisfies grant application requirements.

      03

      Build & evidence

      We develop your platform and produce the technical documentation, timesheets, and reports required to claim the grant.

      04

      Claim & save

      You submit the claim (often with our help) and receive reimbursement or tax relief on qualifying costs.

      Find out exactly how much funding you qualify for.

      Book a free 30-minute call. We'll tell you exactly which programmes your business qualifies for and what percentage of your project could be covered.

      Book a free grant consultation No pressure. Just clarity.

      Grant eligibility depends on company size, sector, location, and project scope. Figures shown are indicative maximums. We strongly recommend engaging an accredited grant advisor for formal applications. Caminho.DEV provides technical scoping and build services — not regulated financial advice.

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