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National Innovation Fund — Eurostars-3 (Bulgaria)

Eurostars-3 Session 9 — Bulgarian NIF Co-funding

Funds Bulgarian companies to join international consortia for commercialization-ready technology.

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About

The Bulgarian National Innovation Fund (NIF), operating under the Ministry of Innovation and Growth, provides national co-funding for Bulgarian entities participating in Eurostars-3 — the joint EUREKA / Horizon Europe programme for collaborative R&D projects across EUREKA member countries. NIF is the designated Bulgarian contact point and national funder for Eurostars-3, disbursing national funds …

What this grant funds

International collaborative R&D projects across EUREKA member countries in any technology sector, with NIF providing national co-funding for Bulgarian participants.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.10 Sept 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.null–36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mig.government.bg