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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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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 …

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

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.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.Up to 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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