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The Bulgarian Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Directorate "Territorial Cooperation Management", in its capacity as Managing Authority (MA) of the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria–Serbia Programme, announces the launch of public consultations on the upcoming Call for Project Proposals for the development and delivery of services of general interest within the programme's cross-border area.

The Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria–Serbia Programme has officially launched Call for Proposals No. 2021TC16IPCB007–2025–5 aimed at providing indirect support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the cross-border region.

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).

Yesterday, April 9, an Info Day was held at the Science and Technology Park in Niš, dedicated to the opportunities for direct financial support for small businesses in the cross-border region Bulgaria - Serbia.

The event brought together over 50 participants who learned more about who can apply, what activities are financed and how the application process works. The specific opportunities were also presented - from 50,000 to 200,000 euros for SMEs and between 200,000 and 400,000 euros per project.

Thank you to everyone who joined with interest, questions and ideas!

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On April 15, 2025, Tuesday, at 13:00 EET, in the Municipal Council Hall of the Municipality of Vratsa, a Partner Search Forum will be held under the call for direct support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.

The event, organized within the framework of the information campaign, provides an opportunity for organizations that wish to apply, but do not yet have established partnership relationships, to establish contact with other interested organizations.

Last week, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the cross-border region of the cooperation program between Bulgaria and Serbia had the opportunity to participate in an Information Day for applicants under the call for direct support of micro, small, and medium enterprises.