Workshop: “AI in SMEs” Support Line

AIDA CCI, in partnership with a2AI Analytics Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultants, will hold a workshop on the “AI in SMEs” support line. This event will take place on Thursday afternoon, October 9th, at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s auditorium in Aveiro.

The objective is to support companies and provide clarification on Call 03/C05-i14.01/2025, so they can successfully prepare their applications.

Workshop Context and Objectives

This support line, part of the Financial Instrument for Innovation and Competitiveness (IFIC), was launched by the ‘Recuperar Portugal’ Mission Structure (EMRP) and the Portuguese Development Bank (BPF). The workshop, a result of the protocol signed between AIDA CCI and a2AI, aims to provide companies with knowledge and tools on the following topics, with specialists in attendance:

• Incentive systems.

The “AI in SMEs” Support Line in Detail

This support line aims to encourage the adoption of artificial intelligence solutions by micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. Projects should focus on:

• Optimization of internal processes;
• Increase in operational efficiency;
• Integration of digital technologies in interactions with customers and partners.

Agenda

2:40 PM to 2:55 PM | Registration and Welcome Coffee
2:55 PM to 3:00 PM | Welcome Remarks, AIDA CCI
3:00 PM to 4:40 PM | Investment C05-i14.01: “Business Innovation”
− “AI in SMEs” Track, Pedro Cilínio, Partner at Craftgest Consulting, former Secretary of State for the Economy
− Business Performance: Diagnosis for SMEs, António Paula Santos
4:40 PM to 4:55 PM | Q&A
4:55 PM to 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks, António Paula Santos

Target Audience

The workshop is intended for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises that wish to apply for this support line.

Event Details and Registration

Date and Format

• Date: October 9, 2025 (afternoon session)
• Format: In-person

Location

Auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aveiro.

Participation Conditions

• Participation is free, but registration is mandatory.

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Registrations for the workshop are open.

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More Information and Contact

For more information about the event, please contact:

• Communication and Image: Celeste Claro (c.claro@aida.pt)
• Registrations: Ana Manuela Ferreira (a.ferreira@aida.pt) | Tel.: 234 302 494 (call to the national fixed network)

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