- Reference
BG16RFPR002-1.011- Implementing authority
- Ministry of Innovation and Growth
- Programme
- Programme Research, Innovation and Digitalisation for Smart Transformation 2021–2027 (PRIDOP)
- Deadline
- 16 Nov 2026
- Days left
- 12 days
- Total programme budget
- €28,000,000 source'Nearly €28 million' per the release; the exact figure is not verified.
- Per beneficiary
- Not verifiedNational complementary funding for projects the European Commission has already approved. The per-project ceiling is not verified.
- Max. funding intensity
- Not verified
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
National complementary funding for Bulgarian participants in projects that have already won in the calls of institutionalised European partnerships (such as Joint Undertakings) and have a signed grant agreement with the Commission.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Unknown. The Ministry's release of 5 May 2026 schedules a second window from 4 September to 16 November 2026. We have not confirmed that the second window actually opened, so the status reads Unknown. source
Who can apply?
4 of 11 conditions confirmed
Micro, small, medium and large companies, universities and research organisations established in Bulgaria with successful projects in one of the nine institutionalised Horizon Europe partnerships.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | A legal entity (public or private) established in Bulgaria. | source |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Large enterprises are also eligible. | source |
| Startup or established business | Not verified | |
| Minimum operating history | Not verified | |
| Minimum turnover | Not verified | |
| Eligible sectors and NACE codes | Not verified | |
| Geographic eligibility | Not verified | |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Not verified | |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | The applicant takes part in a European consortium the Commission selected in an institutionalised-partnership call. | source |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | The project must have scored highly in the Commission's evaluation and have a signed grant agreement. | source |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 1 conditional · 10 not verified
| Investment | Status | Our record |
|---|---|---|
| AI software development | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| AI integration and automation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Commercial software and licences | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| GPU servers, computing equipment and storage | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Data-centre infrastructure | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Cloud subscriptions and computing services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Staff and R&D expenditure | Conditional | Complements the costs of the EU-approved project; national eligible-cost rules not verified. source |
| Machinery and industrial equipment | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Energy-efficiency systems | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Consulting and other professional services | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| Construction or renovation | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
Financial requirements
0 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Not verified |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | Not verified |
| Eligible and ineligible costs | Not verified |
Application process
10 steps
A practical outline. The call documents prevail wherever they differ.
Check eligibility
Read the Conditions for Application (Условия за кандидатстване) published with the procedure. Check the applicant, activity and cost rules against your company, including SME status counted with linked and partner enterprises.
Gather supporting documents
Collect the declarations and annexes listed in the Conditions for Application. The templates are published with the procedure.
Prepare the proposal
Complete the electronic application form (Формуляр за кандидатстване) in ISUN, describing the project, its activities and the expected results.
Prepare the budget
Enter the budget in the ISUN form by eligible-cost category, within the minimum and maximum grant and the maximum aid intensity.
Use the official portal
Applications are filed only through ISUN 2020 (eumis2020.government.bg), which needs a registered profile. ИСУН 2020
Sign electronically
Submission is signed with a qualified electronic signature (КЕП) of the applicant's legal representative or an authorised person.
Meet the deadline
Submit before the deadline shown on this page. ISUN closes the procedure at the published hour. 16 Nov 2026.
Evaluation and approval
An evaluation committee checks administrative compliance and eligibility, then assesses the technical and financial quality. The managing authority publishes the results.
Sign the contract
Successful applicants sign an administrative contract for the grant with the managing authority.
Implement, report, get paid
Carry out the project, report through ISUN and request payments as the contract sets out, keeping records for audits.
Required documents
1 mandatory · 0 conditional
- MandatorySigned Commission grant agreement under an institutionalised partnership source
The remaining documents are in the call package in ISUN.
Official sources
4 official links
- Official programme announcement
- ПНИИДИТ 2021-2027 - МИР
- Application portal
- ИСУН 2020
- Guidelines for applicants
- Методология и критерии за подбор - европейски партньорства (PDF) - МИР
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Not linked yet
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
Managing authority contact: Directorate-General European Funds for Competitiveness, Ministry of Innovation and Growth. www.mig.government.bg
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for European Partnerships Top-up Funding?
- Yes, European Partnerships Top-up Funding is open to applicants from Bulgaria. Eligible applicants: Micro, small, medium and large companies, universities and research organisations established in Bulgaria with successful projects in one of the nine institutionalised Horizon Europe partnerships. The applicant must be established in Bulgaria.
- What is the deadline for European Partnerships Top-up Funding?
- The Ministry's release of 5 May 2026 schedules a second window from 4 September to 16 November 2026. We have not confirmed that the second window actually opened, so the status reads Unknown. Checked on 3 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from European Partnerships Top-up Funding?
- National complementary funding for projects the European Commission has already approved. The per-project ceiling is not verified. The total budget of €28m is the whole programme envelope, not the amount one company can get.
- How do I apply for European Partnerships Top-up Funding?
- Applications are filed electronically in ISUN 2020 (eumis2020.government.bg) and signed with a qualified electronic signature (KEP). Official announcement: https://www.mig.government.bg/programa-nauchni-izsledvaniya-inovaczii-i-digitalizacziya-za-inteligentna-transformacziya/
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Record history
Research draft · Last checked: 3 Nov 2026 · Automated check · 4 Nov 2026 · source unchanged
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