On January 16, 2026, the official ranking under procedure BG16RFPR001-2.004 “Energy efficiency and use of energy from renewable sources in enterprises” was published.
A total of 2,678 project proposals were evaluated under the procedure. The projects that successfully passed all stages of evaluation were ranked in accordance with the budget allocation by planning regions, groups of economic activities, and category of the applicant enterprise.
A total of 1,322 project proposals were proposed for funding, with the approved grant aid amounting to €59,377,243.39.
We are particularly pleased to announce that five enterprises – clients of EDIH, assisted in the process of drafting project proposals and providing technical advice, have been ranked for funding under the procedure.
The approved projects of EDIH’s clients have a total investment budget of BGN 642,000. At present, the administrative contracts are pending conclusion and the planned investments are to be implemented.
The investments are aimed at:
• construction of photovoltaic power plants, including energy storage systems (batteries);
• replacement of window frames with energy-saving solutions;
• introduction of energy-efficient compressors and compressor units;
• other measures to improve the energy efficiency and sustainability of enterprises.
EDIH continues to support enterprises in the region in the process of green and digital transition by providing expert assistance in the preparation and implementation of high value-added investments.
We congratulate all the selected companies and wish them successful implementation of their projects!
This news post was created with the financial support of the “Research, Innovation and Digitization for Smart Transformation” Program 2021-2027, co-financed by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund Regional Development under project BG16RFPR002-1.002-0001-C01 “Accelerated Digitalization for SMEs in the Central Region through the Creation and Development of the EDIH.” The Regional Innovation Center “Ambitious Gabrovo” bears full responsibility for the content of the document and under no circumstances can it be assumed that this document reflects the official position of the European Union and the Managing Authority.
