Open Call for SMEs

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).

Info day in Niš - successful and with great interest

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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PartnerSearch Forum under the Call for direct support to SMEs

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.

Presentation of Funding Opportunities for SMEs under the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria-Serbia Program 2021–2027

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.

Information Campaign for Applicants under the Call for Direct Support of SMEs

The Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria - Serbia Programme 2021 - 2027 will conduct an information campaign for applicants under the call for project proposals under Priority 1: Competitive Cross-Border Region with specific objective RSO1.3. “Promoting sustainable growth and competitiveness of SMEs and job creation in SMEs, including through productive investments.”