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Ministry of Economy, Digitalization, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT)

SME Eco-Tech

Funds up to 40% of green and digital equipment upgrades for Romanian manufacturing SMEs.

The programme is designated de minimis state aid, and its minimum project size is 668,100 lei in eligible costs, with the non-repayable grant capped at 267,240 lei and the loan set at no less than 400,860 lei — the lei-denominated version of the 40%/50,000 CHF grant and 60%/75,000 CHF loan split. The partner bank only releases funds against costs already approved within the project, while a separa…

The programme funds investment projects in energy-saving and renewable-energy equipment, plus recycling, reuse and other technology upgrades. It targets Romanian small and medium manufacturers looking to green and digitalise their operations. Microenterprises with fewer than 10 employees do not qualify.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
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.1–12 months
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.60%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.CHF 54.0M

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