Introducing Green Technologies in SMEs
Procedure BG16RFPR001-2.003 under the Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises Programme 2021–2027 — €77,000 to €450,000 in grants for resource efficiency and circular models
Who the procedure is for
The funding targets micro, small and medium-sized enterprises planning real investments in more efficient use of resources, waste reduction and the introduction of circular models in their operations.
maximum aid intensity
depending on the enterprise category and aid regime
Who can apply?
Micro, small and medium enterprises registered no later than 31.12.2023
With minimum average annual net sales revenue for 2023, 2024 and 2025 based on enterprise category
Eligible costs
Machinery, installations, equipment, software, patents, utility models, industrial designs and licences that enable the introduction of green technologies.
Support is also available for achieving compliance with environmental standards, including the EU Ecolabel.
What investments are suitable?
Reducing waste and wastewater
Lower consumption of water, raw materials and supplies
Use of recycled or bio-based raw materials
Reducing or replacing packaging
Extending the life of products and services
More ecological and resource-efficient production processes
Important condition
The project must not be presented simply as “buying a machine or software”. It must demonstrate how the investment leads to a measurable green effect — less waste, lower resource consumption, better materials management or a genuine circular model.
Official source
The full conditions and application documents are published on the portal of the Ministry of Innovation and Digital Transformation. Applications are submitted entirely online in ISUN with a qualified electronic signature.
View the procedure on mig.government.bgCheck your eligibility — free
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