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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Information about upcoming and past events related to the activities of the National Innovation Fund, including information campaigns, meetings, forums, training sessions, and initiatives in support of innovation and entrepreneurship

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Veolia – EUREKA Open Innovation Call 2026

Active

“Systemic Urban Transformation” Reimagining Barcelona’s climate resilience and infrastructure for the world.

Active

Project implementation period
(12.05.2026 - 17.07.2026)

"Eureka Investment Readiness" Program

Active

EUREKA Investment Readiness is a program under the EUREKA initiative that provides opportunities to connect innovative companies with corporate partners and investors. Some of the current opportunities under the initiative include the Veolia – Corporate Online Session and the Infineon Startup Challenge 2026.

Active

Project implementation period
(22.01.2026 - 27.05.2026)

CALL 9 OF EUROSTARS-3

Active

Eurostars is a funding instrument designed to support innovative small and medium-sized enterprises and their partners—large companies, universities, research organizations, and other entities—in carrying out international collaborative research, development, and innovation projects. Through their participation, organizations gain access to public funding for international projects in various fields of research and development. The National Innovation Fund (NIF) acts as the state aid administrator in its capacity as the national funding institution.

Active

Project implementation period
(25.03.2026 - 24.04.2026)

Budget
100 000 €