- agency
- Bulgarian Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Promotion Executive Agency, on behalf of the Ministry of Economy (Investments and Industry)
- amount
- Covers up to 50% for industrial scientific research and 25% for experimental development, with bonuses up to 80% (small enterprise +20%, medium +10%, cooperation with research organisations up to +15%). Most recent session (No. 11) closed 17 September 2020 with a budget of BGN 5,000,000.
- country
- Bulgaria
- deadline or recurrence
- Periodic competitive sessions (most recent confirmed: Session No. 11, closed 17 Sep 2020). Page notes a new national Innovation Strategy was expected before further sessions.
- eligibility
- Registered traders in Bulgaria (or equivalent EU entities), optionally partnering with scientific research organisations from EU member states; funds industrial scientific research and experimental development projects (all sectors except agriculture/fishery/forestry; not for fully market-ready products).