Promoting the City Council of Vila Nova de Famalicão´s mission as a facilitator of entrepreneurship, Famalicão Made IN aims to boost the economic performance of the city, which enjoys the status of the largest exporter in the North region and the third largest in Portugal. Its specifics aims are to value and to promote entrepreneurial genetics, to attract new investments and to help business owners and entrepreneurs with the development of projects.

How we work

Our work focuses on tree main areas.



MADE INCUBAR

- Entrepreneurial Profile Analysis
- Business Models Definition and Structuring
- Market Research and Study
- Business Development Plans Design
- National and EU Funding Application Support
- Support for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Applications and competitions
- Support for the Operational Management of the Business, Products and Services
- Communication and Marketing Strategy Restructuring and e-Processes
- Protecting and Valuing Intellectual Property Rights
- Prototype Development Support / Fab Lab
- Legal Advice and Support
- Experts and Mentors Bank
- “Elevador” (Start-ups Acceleration Project)
- Certified Incubator
- “Geração Made IN” (Start-ups Supported by Famalicão Made IN)

MADE INVESTIR

- Supply and Demand for properties
- “Municipal Interest Investment” Projects (Made 2IN Rules)
- Investment Stimulation (tax incentives, funding, applications)
- Business Hosting Areas
- Help and support for Investment Processes
- “Espaço Empresa” (Public Support Service for Companies)

MADE INCENTIVAR

- “Roteiro Pela Inovação” (Regular visits to innovation businesses/projects)
- Networking
- Support for Innovation
- Support for Internationalization (Made INternational)
- Forums, Workshops and Seminars
- Exhibition and Trade Fairs


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Where we are

ENTREPRENEUSHIP SUPPORT OFFICE

The Entrepreneurial Support Office plays a crucial role in the overall strategy of Famalicão Made IN through the work of an experienced and qualified team with businesses, investors and entrepreneurs.

A facilitator in connecting big players, the team values a close working relationship with economic agents of the city including businesses, schools, universities, and innovation and research centres.




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Made INcubar
Suporting New Business Ideas
Incubating Startups


Made INvestir
Stimulating Inward Investment
Valuing Business Hosting Areas

Made INcentivar
Promoting Companies and Brands from Famalicão
Strengthening Competitiveness and Exporting Capability and Support for Innovation