The applications to the "Azores Brand" are now available online at the electronic address www.marcaacores.pt. Sole proprietor companies, limited liability individual establishments, commercial companies in any legal form, cooperatives and non-profit associations.
In this first phase, the "Azores Brand" seal covers food and craft products and there are plans to expand it to services during the second half of this year.
The online application is a simple and intuitive process. All information regarding the accession process and the respective forms are available on the "Azores Brand" website.
The membership of companies to the "Azores Brand" will immediately bring competitive advantages, such as the access to communication and marketing campaigns promoted by the brand's coordinating entity, the Society for the Business Development of the Azores (SDEA), the departments of the Regional Government and partner organisations.
Furthermore, companies joining the "Azores Brand" will have the possibility to benefit from a raise in support under the regional incentive scheme for business competitiveness, such as Competir+, and the support to the promotion of business initiatives aimed at international markets.
The "Azores Brand" seal is valid for one year and its renewal should be carried out online, up to 60 days before the expiration date.
Further information is available at the electronic address www.marcaacores.pt. Those who are interested may also request them through the email [email protected].