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Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme (PKIP)

BG16RFPR001-1.010 New Production Models for SMEs

Funds Bulgarian SMEs implementing new or improved products, services, or business processes through grants under the EU-backed PKIP programme.

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The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) administers this grant under Procedure BG16RFPR001-1.010 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 Bulgarian SMEs implementing new or improved products, services, or production processes. Total programme budget is 188,368,368 BGN (approximately 96.3 million EUR).

Awards range from 25,000 EUR (approximately 50,000 BGN) minimum to 250,000 EUR (approximately 500,000 BGN) for micro and small enterprises, up to 400,000 EUR (approximately 800,000 BGN) for medium enterprises. Applications were submitted via EUMIS 2020. The most recent deadline was 16:30 on 5 June 2026 (extended from an earlier date per update of 20 May 2026). That deadline has now passed.

Eligibility covers for-profit micro, small, and medium enterprises registered in Bulgaria. The procedure uses a project selection process via EUMIS 2020.

The procedure is now closed. No next round has been announced. Check the MIG website for any follow-on call under PKIP.

Implementation of new or improved products, services, technologies, or production processes by SMEs. Covers automation, digitalization, new manufacturing processes, and product development across sectors.

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.—

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Last verified: 24 Jun 2026Source: www.mig.government.bg