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Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Intelligent Transformation (PNIIDIT)

BG16RFPR002-1.005 Small Innovative Grants for SMEs

Funds Bulgarian SMEs purchasing research and technology-transfer services from universities and scientific organizations under the PNIIDИТ smart transformation programme.

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The Ministry of Innovation and Growth (MIG) administers this grant under Procedure BG16RFPR002-1.005 of the Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation Programme (PNIIDИТ) 2021-2027 — an EU structural fund programme co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The procedure gives small grants to SMEs to pay for services from knowledge providers: uni…

Access to research services, technology transfer, and innovation consulting from knowledge-intensive organizations — universities, research institutes, competence centers, and centers of excellence.

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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