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Introducing Green Technologies in SMEs

Procedure BG16RFPR001-2.003 under the "Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" programme 2021–2027 — up to €410,000 in grants for resource efficiency and circular models

Procedure status

Opening soon

Maximum grant

up to €410,000

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.

70%

grant funding

depending on enterprise category and aid regime

Grant amount
Minimum
€77,000
Micro and small enterprises
up to €300,000
Medium enterprises — de minimis
up to €300,000
Medium enterprises — regional aid
up to €410,000

Up to 70% grant funding, depending on the enterprise category, place of implementation and the chosen 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

Minimum Average Annual Net Revenue (2023–2025)
Enterprise CategoryAverage Annual Net Revenue
Micro enterprise≥ BGN 152,000
Small enterprise≥ BGN 252,000
Medium enterprise≥ BGN 603,000

Eligible Costs

Machinery, installations, equipment, software, patents, utility models, industrial designs and licenses.

Costs of up to €15,000 for introducing environmental standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 14006, EMAS or the EU Ecolabel are also eligible.

What Investments Are Suitable?

Reducing waste and wastewater

Lower consumption of water, raw materials and supplies

Use of recycled or biological raw materials

Reducing or replacing packaging

Extending the life of products and services

Introducing more ecological and resource-efficient production processes

Important Condition

The project must not be presented simply as "buying a machine or software". It must clearly 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 terms and application documents are published on the official portal of the Ministry of Innovation and Growth.

View the procedure on mig.government.bg

Check Your Eligibility — Free

Contact us and we will help you assess whether your business can apply and how to prepare a project with a real, measurable green effect.

Free Consultation