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Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme (PKIP)

BG16RFPR001-1.001 Development of Innovations in Enterprises

Funds Bulgarian enterprises conducting R&D across five deep-tech thematic areas under the EU-backed Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme.

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The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) of Bulgaria administers this grant under Procedure BG16RFPR001-1.001 of the Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme (PKIP) 2021-2027 — an EU structural fund programme co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procedure targets R&D in five thematic areas defined by Bulgaria's Innovation Strategy for Smart Specializa…

Informatics and ICT; Mechatronics and Microelectronics; Industries for Healthy Living, Bioeconomy and Biotechnologies; New Technologies in Creative and Recreational Industries; Clean Technologies and Circular Low-Carbon Economy.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
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.-
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.BGN 127M

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