Astra Solutions

New Production Models for SMEs

"Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" program — up to €400,000 in grants

Application Deadline

27.05.2026, 16:30

Total Program Budget

€96,311,217.23

Program Goal

Providing support to SMEs for introducing new models based on new or improved processes, goods or services, thereby increasing their innovative activity and competitiveness.

€400k

максимален грант

за средни предприятия

Who Can Apply?

Traders registered under the Commercial Act or Cooperatives Act

Registered no later than 31.12.2022

Micro, small or medium enterprises (SMEs) under the SME Act

Average annual net sales revenue 2022–2024: micro ≥ BGN 70,000; small ≥ BGN 210,000; medium ≥ BGN 700,000

Average Annual Net Revenue Requirements (2022–2024)
Enterprise CategoryAverage Annual Net Revenue
Micro enterprise≥ BGN 70,000
Small enterprise≥ BGN 210,000
Medium enterprise≥ BGN 700,000

What Activities Are Eligible?

Mandatory Activity 1: Introduction of new models in enterprise activities related to new or improved goods and/or services, or new or improved business processes.

What Costs Are Eligible?

Tangible Fixed Assets (TFA)

Machinery, equipment and installations needed for the new model introduced through the project.

Intangible Fixed Assets (IFA)

Software, patents, utility models, industrial designs and licenses. Note: costs for patents/licenses must not exceed €100,000.

Grant Amount
Minimum
€25,000
Maximum — Микро и малки
Micro & small: €250,000
Maximum — Средни
Medium: €400,000

Таван спрямо нетни приходи от продажби

100%
Микро
60%
Малки
25%
Средни

Co-financing Rates

Регион
Микро и малки
Средни
Извън ЮЗР
70%
60%
София (столица)
35%
25%
Благоевград / София обл.
65%
55%
Перник / Кюстендил
40%
30%
De minimis (всички региони)
70%
70%

Implementation Period

Each project must be completed within 12 months from the effective date of the grant agreement.

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