Tourism reinforces support for open innovation for one million euros.

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Briefings

Portugal's Turismo de Portugal increased funding for Open Innovation Programs 2026 by 400,000 euros, raising the total available incentives to 1,000,000 euros under FIT 2.0. This decision follows a significant surge in candidate submissions and new promoters during the application period, reflecting growing interest from the innovation ecosystem. The change was approved by the Tourism of Portugal executive board and does not alter the existing conditions of access or selection procedures defined in Regulation No. 2/2026.

Key points

Portugal's Turismo de Portugal increased funding for Open Innovation Programs 2026 by 400,000 euros, raising the total available incentives to 1,000,000 euros under FIT 2.0.

The decision follows a significant surge in candidate submissions and new promoters during the application period, reflecting growing interest from the innovation ecosystem.

Context

The increase in funding for Portugal's Open Innovation Programs 2026 under the FIT 2.0 initiative was approved by the Tourism of Portugal executive board. This change does not alter the existing conditions of access or selection procedures defined in Regulation No. 2/2026, which remains unchanged for the remainder of the program cycle.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 2026 application period and does not include historical data or future projections. The specific number of new promoters and the exact nature of the 'significant surge' in submissions remain unquantified in the provided text.

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