- Reference
BG16RFPR001-1.008- Implementing authority
- Ministry of Innovation and Growth
- Programme
- Programme Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises 2021–2027 (PKIP)
- Deadline
- Closed
- Days left
- Closed
- Total programme budget
- Not verified
- Per beneficiary
- €76,694 - €434,598 sourcePublished in leva: BGN 150,000 to 850,000, depending on the enterprise category and the aid regime chosen.
- Max. funding intensity
- 15-50% source
- Own contribution
- Not verified
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
Grants to introduce Industry 4.0 technologies into companies' production and processes. The call has closed: 742 proposals were evaluated and the budget was increased to fund 286 further companies.
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Status: Closed. The submission deadline was 16:30 on 15 December 2025. Contracts with successful applicants were being signed during 2026. source
| Window | Opens | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application window | 6 Aug 2025 | 15 Dec 2025, 16:30 UTC+2 source | Closed |
Who can apply?
2 of 11 conditions confirmed
Enterprises; the grant ceiling depends on the enterprise category. The eufunds.bg release refers to small and medium-sized enterprises.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Not verified | |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | The maximum grant depends on the enterprise category. | 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 | Individual projects. | source |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | Not verified |
Eligible investments
0 eligible · 0 conditional · 11 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 | Not verified | Not yet verified from the call documents. |
| 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
2 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | 15% to 50% aid intensity, depending on enterprise category and aid regime. source |
| Required own contribution | Not verified |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | The aid regime chosen affects the ceiling. The Ministry also published rules for combining this grant with a financial instrument. source |
| 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.
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
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No document list recorded yet.
The call is closed. Its documents remain in the ISUN procedure archive.
Official sources
4 official links
- Official programme announcement
- BG16RFPR001-1.008 Въвеждане на технологии от областта на Индустрия 4.0 в предприятията - МИР
- Application portal
- ИСУН 2020
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Not linked yet
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Комбиниране на финансов инструмент с БФП по процедура BG16RFPR001-1.008 - МИР
- 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 Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant?
- Yes, Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant is open to applicants from Bulgaria. Eligible applicants: Enterprises; the grant ceiling depends on the enterprise category. The eufunds.bg release refers to small and medium-sized enterprises. Bulgaria.
- What is the deadline for Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant?
- Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant is closed; the last deadline was 15 Dec 2025. Watch for the next round. Checked on 3 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant?
- One company can receive €76,694 - €434,598 from Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant, covering up to 50% of eligible costs.
- How do I apply for Industry 4.0 Technologies Grant?
- 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-konkurentosposobnost-i-inovaczii-v-predpriyatiyata/novini-proczeduri-pkip/vavezhdane-na-tehnologii-ot-oblastta-na-industriya-4-0-v-predpriyatiyata/
Summary written by YARD Law (AI-assisted) from the official sources. Not an official text.
Record history
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