Financing Today’s Economy

Each community framework unveils a vast array of opportunities to finance the most innovative practices and technologies. A robust economy is fundamentally competitive, meaning companies capable of competing with effective and differentiated value propositions in various markets. The underlying financing in the various investment support programs aims to accelerate the investment process, mitigate risk profiles, and enhance the value and diversity of investments, all aligned with a strategic dimension and long-term vision.

Investment Vectors

However, support policies are limited and follow vectors deemed relevant for increasing competitiveness, whether through innovation, qualification, or skills. Investment contributes to value creation, promoting products and services with export potential, recognized beyond the national market, or mitigating import efforts with national production. People become a central element, with qualifications and skills associated with them. We find support for recruiting highly qualified personnel, and (re)qualifying people to acquire new knowledge and skills. The supports of this community framework perfectly follow the value chain, from the most disruptive aspect, such as Research and Development (R&D), to the materialization of the investment necessary for producing R&D results and incorporating advanced technology, whether for transformation or optimization, such as in Industry 4.0. These are duly supported with aid for communication, market launch, and promotion in target markets, as well as support for essential support functions to maintain the level of competition and value.

However, the current context offers a dense array of programs, with two exceptionally important support programs underway, the PRR and Portugal 2030, which launch a myriad of programs with very specific and limited time windows. It is crucial to have the support of a specialist consultant to navigate this sea of opportunities, ensuring none are missed and that they fit the investment profile and vision, aligned with the company’s strategy.

HMID – At the Forefront of Innovation

HM Consultores has specialized in supporting investments promoted by medium and large companies, functionally and organically configuring its services and value proposition aligned with the needs of these types of companies, in particular, and the support offerings of these programs. Beyond the most sought-after area of Incentives and Tax Benefits, the launch of the HMID area stands out, focusing on innovation anchored in Research and Development. We recognize that the target segment of small mid-caps and mid-caps will increasingly intensify their efforts and budget in R&D.

The technical and scientific demands incorporated in products, services, and processes are developing at an impressive pace, and avoiding this curve and trend is no longer feasible. There is an ecosystem of support and qualification proposals that can and should be incorporated and internalized into the practices, strategy, and operations of each company. HM Consultores, once again, through its specialized team, can guide, support, and lead this transformation and incorporation of R&D practice or expedite and promote growth with utility and results.

The End of Community Funds?

Finally, with each community framework, the question arises whether it will be the last. We are certain that financial support for Research and Development will continue to exist, on a more or less centralized basis. After all, on a global scale, the economies that will prosper the most are those that invest the most in innovation through R&D. Regarding the broader support, as we know it today, the landscape may change, with less availability. Therefore, nothing is more prudent than taking advantage of the current context, which will remain for another five years, as one year has already passed.

Lúcio Trigo

CEO