Bulgaria - Business Development, Innovation and SMEs
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About the Programme
The Programme is part of Norway Grants 2014-2021 financial mechanism meant to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area (EEA) and to strengthen the bilateral relations between Norway and the Beneficiary States.
Fund Operator: Innovation Norway
Programme Budget: € 28,500,000
Areas of Support:
- Innovative technologies, processes and services
- Sustainable business development
- Greening of existing businesses and processes
- Development and implementation of innovative products and services
Programme Area Specifics
Business Development, Innovation and SMEs Bulgaria will seek to stimulate and develop long-term business cooperation between Norway and Bulgaria based on business development and innovation. The aim is to allocate 75% of the funding to small and medium-sized enterprises. Priority will be given to bilateral partnership projects offering added value.
The Programme consists of two focus areas:
- Green Industry Innovation (At least 50% of funding will be allocated to GII)
- Welfare Technology
For updated information about the Programme, we encourage you to check this website regularly.
Further inquiries can be made at the Programme email address: [email protected].
Fact sheets
In the context of the programme launch, the following presentations were held:
Facts on Bulgaria
Economic Forecast (spring 2020)
Investment and business climate in Bulgaria
More information
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Further inquiries can be made at the Programme email address: [email protected].