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Program

Start-Up Nation — Pillar I (2026 edition)

Funds Romanian entrepreneurs aged 18-30 starting new small businesses with up to 250,000 lei.

Government of RomaniaRomaniaGrant

The programme pays a non-reimbursable grant (AFN) of up to 250,000 lei per beneficiary, covering up to 90% of eligible costs including VAT for non-VAT-registered companies; the beneficiary covers the remaining 10% themselves. Pillar I is financed through the EU's Education and Employment Program 2021-2027, with a total budget of 295.75 million EUR split by region: 266 million EUR for less-develope

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.