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ProgramStartup Nation Program (2026 Edition, Pillar I)
Funds Romanian entrepreneurs aged 18-30 with up to 250,000 lei to launch an SME.
About
The 2026 edition pays up to 90% of eligible costs as a non-reimbursable grant, capped at 250,000 lei per beneficiary, including VAT for non-paying companies. EU recovery funds back the scheme, with less-developed regions receiving 266 million euros of the Pillar I budget and the Bucharest-Ilfov region receiving 29.75 million euros.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.