ENTAMA Portugal
Entrepreneurship
What is ENTAMA?
ENTAMA is an initiative launched in Spain in 2019, which became Iberian with Portugal's first edition taking place in 2025 .
The program aims to support and fund business projects developed by local entrepreneurs in the municipalities where EDP operates.
Its goal is clear: to generate wealth, create jobs, and encourage population retention in areas at risk of depopulation, while promoting sustainable economic growth with social impact.
How does it work?
Projects are selected by a multidisciplinary committee from EDP, based on the following evaluation criteria:
- Economic viability
- Job creation (direct and indirect)
- Innovation and sustainability
- Social and territorial impact
Each project may receive up to €20,000 in funding.
New edition
Apply from 15th October until 25th November for the new Iberian ENTAMA edition
Municipalities in Portugal with EDP assets
Douro Demarcated Region: Alijó, Amarante, Armamar, Baião, Carrazeda de Ansiães, Castelo de Paiva, Cinfães, Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, Freixo de Espada à Cinta, Gondomar, Lamego, Marco de Canaveses, Mesão Frio, Moimenta da Beira, Penafiel, Régua, Resende, Sabrosa, Santa Maria da Feira, São João da Pesqueira, Sernancelhe, Tabuaço, Tarouca, Torre de Moncorvo, Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Vila Nova de Gaia, Vila Pouca de Aguiar, and Vila Real.
Why do we do it?
At EDP, we believe in the power of local entrepreneurship to transform communities. Through ENTAMA, we:
- Foster sustainable economic development
- Promote innovation in rural areas
- Support those who generate local impact
- Contribute to a fair, future-oriented energy transition
Where is it implemented?
The program is active in selected areas of Portugal, particularly in:
- Municipalities with operational power plants
- Municipalities with power plants under development
The 1st edition focused on the Minho and Trás-os-Montes regions, covering the municipalities of Montalegre, Vieira do Minho, Boticas, Ponte da Barca, Arcos de Valdevez, Póvoa de Lanhoso, and Terras de Bouro.
In its latest edition will target the municipalities in the Gerês region, with applications announced on the official website.
Selection Criteria
In addition to project viability, the following aspects are highly valued:
- Use of local supplier networks
- Improvement of municipal services
- Recovery of local resources
- Promotion of sustainable tourism
- Fight against depopulation
- Gender equality and inclusion
- Adoption of new technologies
About ENTAMA global program
Get in touch to request additional information about our programs and projects, or apply for a contribution by filling out our form, and we'll get back to you.
