Support for innovative technology projects (POCIDIF)
Funds Romanian companies' technology-innovation projects, done alone or with research partners.
Applications went through the MySMIS2021 system between 29 May and 31 August 2026, across two competitive, deadline-based calls. The exact funding amount, detailed eligibility conditions and eligible expenses are set out in the official Applicant's Guide for the call, which this summary page does not reproduce.
The call backs companies developing and adopting advanced technology through research and innovation projects, including those run in collaboration with universities and research institutes. It sits under Action 1.1 of POCIDIF, which supports the private sector and collaboration between business and the public research system.
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