Informação: Azorean Government opens applications for Regional Entrepreneurship Competition
The application period for the Regional Entrepreneurship Competition, promoted by the Vice-Presidency of the Government, begins Tuesday, May 1, and runs until June 15. This initiative aims to stimulate entrepreneurship, creativity and entrepreneurial behaviour with the main purpose of creating companies in the Azores from the projects in competition. The competition is open to individuals over 18... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government begins "I Build My Business" project
The Vice-Presidency of the Government, through the Society for Business Development of the Azores - SDEA, promotes the first action of the project designated as "I Build My Business" in Ponta Delgada at the premises of CRESAÇOR between March 12 and April 23. There are another three actions planned for this year that will be held on the islands of Terceira, Pico and São Miguel. The initi... Mais >>

Informação: New line of credit "Capitalizar Mais" provides 79 million Euros in funding to Azorean companies
The Vice-President announced in Angra do Heroísmo the creation of a new line of credit based on a mutual guarantee scheme, designated as "Capitalizar Mais," which will provide 79 million Euros in funding to Azorean companies under more favourable conditions. "Following the approval of the strategy towards the implementation of financial tools for direct support to Azorean companies, the Regi... Mais >>

Informação: Azorean Government establishes support for economic growth based on eight pillars, says Sérgio Ávila
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Vila do Porto that redevelopment of the old airport workshops for the installation of the Business Incubator of Santa Maria Business Development and Innovation Centre fulfils a commitment already taken. It falls within a wider strategy included in a comprehensive strategy to support and strengthen regional economic growth based on eight pillars. "Tod... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Bettencourt participates in the 2nd Meeting of Investors of the Diaspora
The Regional Assistant Secretary of the Presidency for External Relations participates, on behalf of the President of Regional Government, in the 2nd Meeting of Investors of the Diaspora that will take place in Viana do Castelo on December 15 and 16. Rui Bettencourt will be accompanied by the Regional Director for Communities, Paulo Teves, Arnaldo Machado and Luis Leal; the latter two are members ... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila urges Azorean companies to be more competitive
The Vice-President of the Government alerted economic agents for the paradigm shift regarding the support to the regional production sector under the funds allocated in the next Community Framework 2014-2020. Sérgio Ávila revealed that the funds have been reinforced; however he stressed the need of using them efficiently. In this regard, it is necessary to bear in mind that "the challe... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government's support to export of Azorean products doubled this year
The Vice-President of the Government considered that the data concerning the Government's support to the export of regional products was "very positive." In this context, the government official highlighted the "important goal of increasingly replacing imports for exports. Under the Support System for the Export of Azorean Products, implemented with the aim of expanding exports and promote the... Mais >>

Informação: Government of the Azores extends repayment deadlines of funds granted under line of credit "Azores Invest II" for micro and small companies
The Regional Government announced today the extension of repayment deadlines of funds granted under the Line of Credit "Azores Invest II" for micro and small companies. The deadline was extended to eight years. According to the press release from the meeting held by the Council of the Government in Madalena, Pico Island, with this measure, the Regional Government aims to reinforce "the support to... Mais >>

Informação: Financial support measures for Azorean companies reach 386 million Euros
The Vice-President of the Government revealed that the overall amount of the funding allocated under various support lines for companies already reaches 386 million Euros. This amount is expected to be largely overcome as there are some support lines whose application deadline only ends in June. "This result evidences the companies' adherence to the measures we have implemented to enable their a... Mais >>

Informação: Sérgio Ávila says the Region's productive structures face several challenges
The Vice-President of the Government stated in Angra do Heroísmo on Saturday night that the Region's productive structure faces "eight key challenges" in the current European framework. Sérgio Ávila spoke at the closing session of the conference "Azores - Preparing the Future," an event organised by Angra do Heroísmo Chamber of Commerce. The government official stressed that ... Mais >>