Start-Up Nation — Second Session
Will fund up to RON 250,000 per new Romanian business once MEDAT opens the second Start-Up Nation session, though the exact application dates have not been published yet.
MEDAT has officially confirmed that a second session will be organised, offering support of up to RON 250,000 per beneficiary, with expenditure allowed until 8 December 2027. As of 30 July 2026 the enrolment calendar, scoring grid, and session procedure had not yet been published, so applicants can currently only prepare their business plan and digital-component specification ahead of the official…
Start-Up Nation supports newly founded Romanian businesses building out their first real operations, funding a broad business plan covering equipment, staff, and other start-up costs. Past editions have required a specific digital component as part of that plan, such as an online store, a web application, or a management system.
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