“Green and Digital Partnerships for Intelligent Transformation”
Procedure BG16RFPR002-1.010
The call for proposals under Procedure BG16RFPR002-1.010 “Green and Digital Partnerships for Intelligent Transformation” is now open, offering substantial grant funding for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in partnership with scientific organizations and higher education institutions.
Objective of the Procedure
The procedure aims to foster green and digital innovation by supporting the development, testing, and validation of innovative technologies, products, and processes that contribute to intelligent and sustainable business transformation.
Financial Framework
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Total budget: BGN 60,770,432
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Minimum grant per project: BGN 100,000
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Maximum grant per project: BGN 1,500,000
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Funding intensity:
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Industrial Scientific Research:
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up to 80% for micro and small enterprises
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up to 75% for medium enterprises
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Experimental Development:
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up to 60% for micro and small enterprises
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up to 50% for medium enterprises
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Eligible Applicants
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Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises registered no later than 31 December 2022;
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Enterprises meeting the minimum turnover requirements for 2023 and 2024;
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Mandatory partnership with at least one Bulgarian accredited scientific organization or higher education institution.
Eligible Activities
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Testing, maturation, and validation of green and digital technologies or products;
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Prototyping, modelling, and pilot testing;
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Development of sustainable business plans and commercialization models;
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Activities related to intellectual property protection, regulatory and standardization analysis, and market readiness.
Deadlines
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Deadline for submission of project proposals: 18 February 2025
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Maximum project duration: up to 24 months.
This procedure represents a strong opportunity to strengthen collaboration between business and science and to accelerate the green and digital transition of enterprises.
More about the procedure here.
