The Joint Secretariat of the Interreg VI-A IPA Bulgaria – North Macedonia Programme 2021 - 2027 will conduct an information campaign for applicants under the Open Call for Project Proposals for SME's under Priority3 - Integrated Development of the Border Region with the specific objective (SO) 1: "Increase the competitiveness of the local economy and improve the business environment"
The call aims to encourage investments in innovative solutions, improved production processes, increased energy efficiency, and the development of the circular economy. It will also stimulate the internationalization of business through marketing strategies and access to new markets. The grant size per project is between EUR 300,000 and EUR 600,000, while for individual enterprises, the amounts range between EUR 100,000 and EUR 300,000.
The program of the information campaign includes the following events:
Information Day – 25 June 2025, 13:00 (CET), Shtip, Hotel Oaza Shtip
To ensure your participation in Shtip, please fill out the registration form HERE
Information Day & Partnership Forum – 27 June 2025, 13:00 (EET), Blagoevgrad, Blagoevgrad Municipality Building, Sq. Georgi Izmirliev 1, Blagoevgrad
To ensure your participation in Blagoevgrad, please fill out the registration form HERE
During the information events, experts from the Managing Authority, National Authority and the Joint Secretariat of the Programme will present the following topics:
- Overview of the call for project proposal
- Eligibility of applicants, activities and expenses, estimated budget
- Methodology for evaluating project proposals
- Practical guidelines for applying and electronic submission of documents
SMEs wishing to apply but without established partnerships will have the opportunity to establish contact with other interested organizations during the Partner Search Forum, which will be held as part of the information campaign.
Pre-registration for the events in Shtip and Blagoevgrad is mandatory (no participation fee).
The deadline for registration is 20 June 2025, 14:00 (EET)
