Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme (PKIP)
Funds Bulgarian enterprises to innovate, digitize, green operations, and strengthen international competitiveness.
The Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme 2021-2027, usually called PKIP, is the Bulgarian Ministry of Innovation and Growth's main ERDF-backed programme for enterprise competitiveness. It sits inside the ministry's wider economic agenda and is built around Bulgarian SMEs rather than individuals or foreign applicants.
PKIP covers innovation development, SME internationalisation,…
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.
Funds Bulgarian defense and dual-use manufacturers — from micro to large enterprises — acquiring equipment, software, and IP to expand defense production capacity under the PKIP programme.
Funds Bulgarian enterprises conducting R&D across five deep-tech thematic areas under the EU-backed Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme.
Funds Bulgarian SMEs adopting Industry 4.0 technologies including AI, robotics, IoT, and cybersecurity systems under the EU-backed PKIP programme.
Funds Bulgarian SMEs implementing product or process innovations developed through prior R&D under the EU-backed PKIP programme.
Funds Bulgarian SMEs implementing new or improved products, services, or business processes through grants under the EU-backed PKIP programme.