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Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme (PKIP)

BG16RFPR001-1.003 Implementation of Innovations in Enterprises

Funds Bulgarian SMEs implementing product or process innovations developed through prior R&D under the EU-backed PKIP programme.

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The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) administers this grant under Procedure BG16RFPR001-1.003 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 supports commercial implementation of innovations that have already been developed through R&D, bridging the …

Implementation of new or improved products, services, and business processes resulting from prior R&D activity. Covers thematic areas aligned with Bulgaria's Innovation Strategy for Smart Specialization.

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 293.4M

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