An Info Day was held in Niš on 9 April regarding the public call for the submission of project proposals for direct support of the European Union to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, which was announced on 10 March 2025.
More than 90 interested entrepreneurs attended the Info Day at the Science and Technology Park in Niš. Representatives of the Joint Secretariat of the Bulgaria–Serbia Cross-Border Cooperation Programme presented to the attendees the basic rules for submitting project proposals, informed them about the eligibility of applicants, activities and costs, estimated budget, familiarised them with the methodology for evaluating project proposals, as well as the rules regarding project communication and visibility. Practical guidelines for applying and electronic submission of documents were also presented.
You can download the materials from the Info Day here.
We remind you that the call aims to encourage investments in innovative solutions, improved production processes, increased energy efficiency, and the development of the circular economy. The grant amount per project ranges between EUR 200,000 and EUR 400,000, while the amounts for individual enterprises range between EUR 50,000 and EUR 200,000.
We inform all interested parties that a Partner Search Forum will be held on 15 April in the Bulgarian town of Vratsa. On this occasion, participants will learn the general rules of partnership, and those present will have the opportunity to exchange their project ideas. You can register for this forum HERE.
