What is ”Quem não arrisca não petisca”

Who can apply

How does it work

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What is ”Quem não arrisca não petisca”

An initiative that supports entrepreneurs and business start-ups from Amadora.
A program aimed mostly at unemployed people and those on benefits.
A project of the Amadora Empreende Program.


”Quem não arrisca não petisca” is not

X A way to finance your project
X Microcredit

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Who can apply

Anybody living in the Amadora Council area who:

• is between 16 and 65 years old
• is Portuguese or has a residence permit (autorização de residência)
• wishes to create a business or company in the Amadora Council area

Companies or associations with their head office in the Amadora Council area, which:

• were started less than 1 year ago
• wish to develop a new project or idea.

Can a team also apply?

Yes, as long as at least half the team members live in the Amadora Council area.
Note: Each team member must fill out an application.


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How does it work

”Quem não arrisca não petisca” has 4 stages:

Fase I
June 14 to August 2

Fase II
3 August to 20 September

Fase III
October 18 to November 19

Fase IV
Since December

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