In its history, the ‘Casa da Seda’ has been a grain mill and a silk dyeing works, a reminder of the times when Bragança was an important centre for silk production. Between 2016 and 2019, the Silkhouse project turned the building into a smart and self-sustainable home, using the latest energy sustainability technologies. With 85 % co-financing from the ERDF, the project helped promote interest in museums and science in the region. 

The idea for a Portuguese Language Museum in Bragança emerged in 2009, but it wasn’t until 2019 that work began on converting the EPAC grain silos, which host the new museum. The renovation costs of approximately EUR 10 million were 50 % financed by the ERDF. 

Founded in 2005, Bragmaia is a Bragança-based company involved in designing and producing street furniture, playgrounds and sports equipment. EU funds have helped the company to reach markets as far away as Angola and North America and to produce and create its own products. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)financed a number of projects totalling EUR 2 280 688. 

After decades of deadlock, the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP) finally made it possible to improve the connection between Bragança and Spain (Puebla de Sanabria). The project strengthens cross-border connections and reduces journey times between the regions, while also improving road safety. The EUR 16 million investment is financed entirely by EU funds.