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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.£127M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.mig.government.bg