Information Day in Kyustendil: Supporting SMEs in the Cross-border Region to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises

As part of the Information campaign of the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-Serbia Programme 2021-2027, the Joint Secretariat is organizing an Information Day on April 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM (EET)

The event will take place at the Youth Center – Kyustendil, 7 "Marin Drinov" Street (next to the ODK building).

This event aims to provide stakeholders with detailed information about the opportunities available to applicants under the Open Call for Direct Support to SMEs, as part of Priority 1: Competitive Cross-Border Region, with the specific objective RSO1.3: ‘Promoting sustainable growth, enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs, and fostering job creation within SMEs, including through productive investments.

Highlights of the Information Day include:

  • A presentation of key aspects of the Call;
  • Details about eligibility, activities, costs, and the indicative budget;
  • Guidance on the electronic submission of project proposals;
  • Practical advice for successful document preparation.

The Call provides significant opportunities for SMEs by supporting innovation, sustainable growth, and business internationalization. The total grant amounts range from EUR 200,000 to EUR 400,000, while individual support is between EUR 50,000 and EUR 200,000.

To join this event, registration is mandatory (participation is free of charge). Please fill out the registration form HERE by April 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM (EET).

We look forward to seeing you!