The National Innovation Fund supports bold ideas that transform business. We provide grant funding for research projects, the development of new products, and the implementation of high technologies.

We connect science with business to build a more competitive Bulgaria. As a strategic partner, the National Innovation Fund provides comprehensive support—from the first steps of startups to large-scale projects by established leaders—successfully integrating them into the national innovation ecosystem.

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EUROSTARS-3 / CALL 11

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Eurostars is a funding programme designed to support innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their partners - including large companies, universities, research organisations and other eligible entities - in implementing collaborative international research, development and innovation projects. Through Eurostars, participating organisations can access public funding to develop innovative products, processes and services with strong potential for commercialisation. The National Innovation Fund (NIF) acts as Bulgaria’s National Funding Body (NFB) for Eurostars and, in this capacity, administers the state aid provided to Bulgarian participants in accordance with the applicable national rules and procedures.

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Application Period
2 months (09.07.2026 - 10.09.2026)

Budget
200 000 €