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.
grant funding
depending on 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 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.bgCheck Your Eligibility — Free
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