- Reference
BG16RFPR001-1.011- Implementing authority
- Ministry of Innovation and Growth
- Programme
- Programme Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises 2021–2027 (PKIP), CLLD approach
- Deadline
- 15 Mar 2027, 16:30 UTC+2
- Days left
- 131 days
- Total programme budget
- €19,976,188 sourceEqual to the PKIP complementary funding in the approved LAG strategies.
- Per beneficiary
- €15,000 - €102,500 source
- Max. funding intensity
- 75% source
- Own contribution
- at least 25%
- Funding type
- Grant
Total budget is not the amount one applicant can receive.
Overview
Grants for SMEs in Local Action Group territories to implement product and business-process innovation. Aid is granted as de minimis.
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Status: Upcoming. The first window closed on 14 September 2026. A second window is announced for 14 January to 16:30 on 15 March 2027. source
Who can apply?
5 of 11 conditions confirmed
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in LAG territories with approved PKIP complementary funding. Micro-enterprises are eligible only in settlements within urban municipalities.
| Requirement | Our record | source |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgarian or EU legal entity | Not verified | |
| SME, micro or large-enterprise eligibility | Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises; micro-enterprises face a territorial restriction. | 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 | The project must be in a LAG territory with approved PKIP complementary funding. | source |
| Linked and partner enterprise rules | Size includes linked and partner enterprises (Recommendation 2003/361/EC). | source |
| Financial standing and outstanding public debts | Not verified | |
| Consortium or partnership requirements | Individual projects. | source |
| Other programme-specific restrictions | De minimis aid under Regulation (EU) 2023/2831: a ceiling of €300,000 per single undertaking over three years. | source |
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
4 of 7 confirmed
| Minimum and maximum project value | Grant of €15,000 to €102,500 per project. source |
|---|---|
| Grant percentage | Up to 75% of total eligible costs. source |
| Required own contribution | At least 25% of eligible costs. source |
| Advance payments | Not verified |
| Payment and reimbursement rules | Not verified |
| State-aid limitations | De minimis (Regulation (EU) 2023/2831): €300,000 per single undertaking over any three-year period, counting de minimis aid already received. 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. BG16RFPR001-1.011 в 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. 15 Mar 2027, 16:30 UTC+2.
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
2 mandatory · 0 conditional
Official sources
5 official links
- Official programme announcement
- Внедряване на иновации в МСП на територията на МИГ - МИР
- Application portal
- BG16RFPR001-1.011 в ИСУН 2020
- Guidelines for applicants
- Not linked yet
- Application templates
- Not linked yet
- Eligible-cost rules
- Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC (SME definition)Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/2831 (de minimis)
- Official clarifications and amendments
- Not linked yet
- Managing authority contact
- Not linked yet
Managing authority contact: Questions are asked only through ISUN, section 'European funds under shared management (2021-2027)'. eumis2020.government.bg
Questions and answers
4 questions
- Can a Bulgarian company apply for LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs?
- Yes, LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs is open to applicants from Bulgaria. Eligible applicants: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in LAG territories with approved PKIP complementary funding. Micro-enterprises are eligible only in settlements within urban municipalities. Only LAG territories with approved PKIP complementary funding.
- What is the deadline for LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs?
- The next window for LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs is upcoming: it opens on 14 Jan 2027 and closes on 15 Mar 2027, 16:30 UTC+2. Checked on 3 Nov 2026.
- How much funding can one company get from LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs?
- One company can receive €15,000 - €102,500 from LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs, covering up to 75% of eligible costs. The total budget of €20m is the whole programme envelope, not the amount one company can get.
- How do I apply for LAG Innovation Grants for SMEs?
- 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/vnedryavane-na-inovaczii-v-msp-na-teritoriyata-na-mestni-inicziativni-grupi-mig/
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Record history
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