ACCELERATION PROGRAMME 2025 - Support and Opportunities in the West: From Application to Success
Contents
The training in Support Systems, Incentives and Venture Capital to help entrepreneurs and managers identify, understand, and leverage the various funding opportunities available for SMEs. It addresses the main support programmes - such as those promoted by West CIM, Western Leader e GAL Fishing — as well as mechanisms for Venture capital e public and private incentives. It also includes practical guidance on How to prepare effective applications, highlighting the common errors to avoid, to increase the probability of success and ensure a strategic use of available resources for business growth.
The programme is aimed at entrepreneurs who want to develop new business ideas, launch start-ups, boost early-stage companies or consolidate established businesses by acquiring relevant skills and knowledge. Participation is free, subject to prior registration.
Duration: 3h30m
Trainer: José Coutinho (LeaderOeste) and Paulo Simões (OesteCim)
Date: 26 November 2025
Timetable: 2.30pm - 6pm
Location: AIRO, Edifício Expoeste, Av. Infante D. Henrique nº2, 2500-918 Caldas da Rainha
Training organisation: AIRO - Business Association of the Western Region
Training Related
Duration: 15 Hours
Trainer: To be designated
Date: April/May 2026
Timetable: 19h20 - 22h20