Public consultations on the forthcoming open call under Priority 1 “Competitive border region”

December 09 2024

The Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria–Serbia Programme 2021–2027 launches the package with guidelines for applicants, now available for public consultation, under Priority 1: “Competitive Border Region”, Specific Objective 1.3: “Enhancing Sustainable Growth and Competitiveness of SMEs and Job Creation in SMEs, including by Productive Investments”.

The purpose of this call is to identify project proposals that will:

Enhance SMEs’ competitiveness during the transition to sustainable growth.    Create a supportive environment for SMEs to internationalize and participate in regional and international value chains.    Promote expansion into international markets and integration into regional and global supply networks.

Key details of the financial support:

    Maximum grant amount per beneficiary: €200,000    Aid intensity:

Beneficiaries from Bulgaria – 100% aid intensity (EU 85% + State co-financing 15%,)

Beneficiaries from Serbia - 85% aid intensity (EU 85% +15% own co-financing)

    Eligible applicants: Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as entrepreneurs

Deadline for feedback:Interested parties are invited to submit their comments and specific proposals for revisions to the provided documents by January 24, 2025, to: js_sofia@mrrb.government.bg.

We look forward to your valuable contribution!

Application package including guidlines for applicants