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Latest · EU funds · 3 October 2026
Health Programme: €21.73 million for medical genetics and rare disease centres, until 30 October
Public hospitals with regional medical genetics centres or rare disease expertise centres, on their own or through the local authority (UAT) that manages them, can submit projects from the €21.73 million budget until 30 October 2026, 14:30.
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Agriculture · published 4 May 2026
Tomata Programme 2027: €1,500 per 1,000 sq m of greenhouse, applications from 2 February to 15 April
Vegetable growers with at least 1,000 sq m of greenhouses or polytunnels can claim de minimis aid of €1.5/sq m in 2027 (HG 325/2025). Applications are submitted to the DAJ between 2 February and 15 April 2027.
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EU funds · published 31 March 2026
PR South-Muntenia: €2.47 million for electric charging stations on county roads, deadline 2 December
County councils, municipalities, towns and communes in South-Muntenia can apply for between €50,000 and €300,000 for electric vehicle charging stations on county roads. Call PRSM/908 has €2.47 million and closes on 2 December 2026, 14:00.
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EU funds · published 9 July 2026
PR South-Muntenia: €47.5 million for urban regeneration in county seats, until 8 January
Call PRSM/385 of the South-Muntenia Regional Programme has €47.5 million for urban regeneration in county seat municipalities and their functional urban areas. Projects, worth between €0.5 and €9 million, can be submitted until 8 January 2027, 14:00.
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Energy · published 23 April 2025
South-Muntenia Regional Programme ELENA: €162.2 million for public buildings, submission until 21 May 2027
Call PRSM/638 of the South-Muntenia Regional Programme has €162.2 million for the energy renovation of public buildings prepared through ELENA. Projects are worth between €100,000 and €5 million, and submission is open until 21 May 2027.
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EU funds · published 30 May 2026
South-East Regional Programme 5.2: €40 million for primary and lower secondary schools, up to €2 million per project
Call PRSE/5.2/1/2026 provides €40 million for the construction, extension and equipping of primary and lower secondary schools in Brăila, Buzău, Constanța, Galați and Vrancea, with up to €2 million per project, until 30 December 2026.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 7 August 2026
North-West Regional Programme 222: €33 million for digitalising local public services, deadline 30 October
Call PRNV/2026/222/1 has €33 million for digital local public services in the North-West. County-level local authorities (UAT) and STS can apply, in MySMIS2021+, until 30 October 2026, 10:00.
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EU funds · published 27 August 2026
Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Programme 1.4: €10 million for innovation clusters, €0.3–2 million per project
ADR Bucharest-Ilfov is preparing call PR BI P1/1.4/1/2026: €10 million for innovation clusters with the ESCA label, between €300,000 and €2 million per project. The consultation ended on 21 September, and submission has not yet started.
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Energy · published 17 August 2026
Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Programme 3.3: €8.945 million for new NZEB+ public buildings, opening expected in October
ADR Bucharest-Ilfov is preparing call PR BI P3/3.3/1/2026 for new NZEB+ public buildings, with a budget of €8.945 million. The consultation ended on 4 September, and the schedule estimates the opening in October 2026.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
PoIDS: €1.03 million for single-parent families in the ITI Moții Țara de Piatră, until 27 November
On 30 September 2026, PoIDS launched a competitive ESF+ call worth €1,032,941.18 for single-parent families in the ITI Moții Țara de Piatră. Town halls, social service providers and NGOs can apply until 27 November, 16:00.
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EU funds · published 28 September 2026
PoCIDIF 1.4: €13.76 million for training researchers in SMEs and institutes, deadline 30 October
The PoCIDIF 1.4 call has €13.76 million for training employees working in research, development and innovation (RDI) and technology transfer. SMEs receive up to 90% de minimis aid, and research organisations 100%. The deadline is 30 October, 17:00.
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EU funds · published 28 May 2026
PEO ALMA Initiative: €19.7 million for NEET young people, submission until 30 October
The PEO call "ALMA Initiative" has €19,714,235 for projects that prepare NEET young people, send them on a placement in another EU country and then help them find a job. Submission in MySMIS2021 closes on 30 October 2026.
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EU funds · published 3 September 2026
Horizon Europe Cluster 4 INDUSTRY: €310.8 million for industry, opening on 13 October
On 13 October 2026, the European Commission opens three Horizon Europe Cluster 4 INDUSTRY calls, with €310.8 million for advanced materials and manufacturing. The deadline is 2 February 2027, 17:00 Brussels time.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 12 December 2025
Horizon Europe Cluster 4 DIGITAL 2027: €272 million for AI, data and virtual worlds, deadline 18 March
Call HORIZON-CL4-2027-04 "DIGITAL" has 11 topics and €272 million for AI, data processing and virtual worlds. It opens on 17 November 2026, and the deadline is 18 March 2027.
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EU funds · published 4 September 2026
Horizon Europe Health 2027: €528 million across 14 topics, opening on 29 October
The 2027 Horizon Europe health calls (HORIZON-HLTH-2027-01 and -02) open on 29 October 2026, with €528.2 million for 14 topics. The first deadline is 17 February 2027.
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EU funds · published 11 December 2025
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027: €95.04 million for staff exchanges, deadline 15 April 2027
The MSCA Staff Exchanges 2027 call has an indicative budget of €95.04 million and funds secondments of 1–12 months between universities, institutes and companies. It is expected to open on 15 December 2026, and the estimated deadline is 15 April 2027.
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EU funds · published 10 November 2025
BID portfolio guarantee: 70–80% guarantee for SME loans of up to 10 million lei
The Investment and Development Bank guarantees 70% of new SME loans for investment or working capital, and 80% for start-ups and women-led businesses, up to 10 million lei per transaction.
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Start-ups and diaspora · published 6 October 2026
European Startup and Scaleup Hubs: €20 million per deep-tech hub network, deadline 5 January 2027
On 6 October 2026, Horizon Europe opens the pilot call for two European networks of deep-tech start-up hubs, with €20 million each. Each network has at least two hubs from Widening countries. The deadline is 5 January 2027.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
MEDIA TV and online 2027: €23.3 million for series and documentaries, deadline 10 February
The Creative Europe MEDIA call "TV and online content" 2027 opened on 30 September 2026. It funds the production of animation, documentaries and fiction for TV and online platforms. The first deadline is 10 February 2027.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 30 September 2026
Creative Europe MEDIA 2027: up to €200,000 for video games and immersive content
The Creative Europe MEDIA call for developing video games and immersive experiences opened on 30 September 2026. The grant is up to €200,000 per project and covers 60% of the budget. The deadline is 2 February 2027.
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Start-ups and diaspora · published 23 December 2025
EIT Urban Mobility: up to €2.5 million for mobility start-ups, deadline 16 November
EIT Urban Mobility awards up to €2.5 million per company to urban mobility start-ups in pre-seed, seed or Series A rounds. The last deadline in 2026 is 16 November, 17:00 CET.
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EU funds · published 17 June 2026
EDIP: €275 million for companies expanding defence production, deadline 16 February 2027
The second EDIP call for industrial reinforcement offers €122.25 million for electronic components and €152.75 million for platforms and finished products. The grant covers up to 35% of costs, with the possibility of 50%. The deadline is 16 February 2027.
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Agriculture · published 28 August 2026
DR-31 AFIR: 50% of the agricultural insurance premium, guide has passed consultation
Under intervention DR-31, AFIR will reimburse active farmers 50% of the insurance premium paid for crops and animals. The consultation guide was open for debate until 8 September 2026. No date has yet been announced for the submission call window.
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Agriculture · published 9 January 2026
DR-17 AFIR table grapes: up to €1 million with 65% support, call not yet launched
DR-17 AFIR (table grapes) funds up to 65% of on-farm conditioning, storage and processing, with a maximum of €1 million per project. The guide has been in consultation since 9 January 2026, and the call window is still not open.
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EU funds · published 15 June 2026
Just Transition: €21.83 million for clean transport in Craiova and Galați, deadline 15 Dec.
The non-competitive call "Green mobility" under the Just Transition Programme has €21.825 million for the municipalities of Craiova and Galați: zero-emission vehicles, infrastructure and digitalisation. Applications are submitted in MySMIS2021 by 15 December 2026.
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EU funds · published 28 July 2026
Just Transition Dolj: €48.47 million for community and cultural centres, submission by 5 November
Craiova Municipality and Dolj County Council can submit projects for community, cultural, educational and sports centres by 5 November 2026 at 17:00, under a non-competitive call worth €48.47 million (FTJ).
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EU funds · published 28 September 2026
Health Programme: €2.26 million for mental health and addiction centres in Bucharest-Ilfov
MIPE has relaunched call PS/1235 for mental health and addiction centres in public hospitals in the more developed region: €2,259,875, with submission in MySMIS2021 by 28 October 2026, 17:00.
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EU funds · published 1 October 2026
PRIM2026: up to 84,000 lei for young PhD holders employed in universities and institutes
UEFISCDI has opened public consultation, until 1 November 2026, on the PRIM2026 competition: funding of up to 84,000 lei over 24 months for up to 300 young PhD holders in their first post at universities, national R&D institutes (INCD) and Academy institutes.
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EU funds · published 31 July 2026
PR South-West Oltenia: approved rural strategy is a condition for the communes' €33.4 million
From 31 July 2026, communes in Oltenia can submit their integrated territorial strategies to the ADR, with no fixed deadline. Without an approved strategy they have no access to the €33.4 million under PR South-West Oltenia for heritage and rural tourism.
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EU funds · published 10 July 2026
PR South-Muntenia: €71.6 million for urban mobility in county seats, deadline 20 January 2027
Call PRSM/414 under PR South-Muntenia provides €71.64 million for clean public transport, non-motorised mobility and school buses in county-seat municipalities. Projects are submitted by 20 January 2027, 14:00.
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EU funds · published 21 September 2026
PR South-East 1.5: €60 million for industrial parks, €0.5–10 million per project, until 26 February
ADR South-East opened call PRSE/1.5/A/1/2026 on 21 September 2026, with €60 million for industrial parks. Projects range from €0.5 to €10 million, and submission in MySMIS is open until 26 February 2027, 14:00.
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Energy · published 4 June 2026
PR South-East 2.1.B: €44.5 million for public buildings with ELENA projects, deadline 30 December
The non-competitive call PRSE/2.1/B/2/2026 has €44.5 million for the energy renovation of public buildings in the South-East. Only entities that are partners of ADR SE in the ELENA project can apply, by 30 December 2026.
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EU funds · published 1 October 2026
PR North-East, New European Bauhaus: strategies by 27 November for €62.5 million
ADR North-East has launched call PR/NE/2026/SDT NEB/1: towns, municipalities and counties in the region submit territorial development strategies between 5 October and 27 November 2026, 14:00. An admitted strategy gives them access to the €62.51 million for NEB projects.
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Agriculture · published 12 December 2025
Horizon Europe Cluster 6: €63 million in two-stage calls, first stage on 8 April 2027
Cluster 6 of Horizon Europe has two two-stage calls in 2027, with €63 million. They open on 4 February 2027, and the first stage closes on 8 April. The single-stage call opens on 20 April.
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Energy · published 29 September 2026
Horizon Europe Cluster 5: €530 million for climate, energy and transport, opening from 17 November
Four Horizon Europe Cluster 5 calls for 2027 open between 17 November and 15 December 2026. They cover 30 topics and about €530 million for climate, batteries, energy and transport. The first deadline is 4 March 2027.
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EU funds · published 5 May 2026
New European Bauhaus 2026: €101.1 million for neighbourhoods, 9 topics with a 1 December deadline
Call HORIZON-NEB-2026-01 under Horizon Europe has €101.1 million across 9 topics for neighbourhood regeneration. Grants are €3.5–6.3 million per project, and submission is open until 1 December 2026, 17:00 CET.
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EU funds · published 28 May 2026
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026: €593 million for doctorates with universities and companies, deadline 24 November
The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call has €593 million for more than 130 doctoral networks in which universities, institutes and companies jointly train 1,950 doctoral candidates. The deadline is 24 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
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EU funds · published 18 February 2026
Regional Participation Fund: loans of up to €5 million with a 40% grant for SMEs
BID manages €233.35 million from the North-East, South-East and Bucharest-Ilfov regional programmes: loans for SMEs of up to €5 million, 70% at zero interest and a 40% grant on completion. The list of partner banks has not been published.
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EU funds · published 2 September 2026
Excellence Hubs 2027: €100 million for regional innovation ecosystems, deadline 4 March
The Horizon Europe Excellence Hubs call (HORIZON-WIDERA-2027-04-WIDENING-01) has €100 million, with €1.5–4.5 million per project. Partnerships of universities, companies, authorities and civil society from Widening countries, including Romania, can apply. The deadline is 4 March 2027.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
Creative Europe MEDIA 2027: €90,000–510,000 for production companies, deadline 1 December
EACEA opened the MEDIA 2027 European slate development call on 30 September: €22.37 million for independent production companies developing 3–5 works, grants of €90,000–510,000, deadline 1 December 2026.
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EU funds · published 24 September 2026
ERC Consolidator Grant 2027: up to €2 million for researchers, deadline 12 January 2027
The European Research Council opened the Consolidator Grant 2027 call on 24 September 2026: €618.5 million, grants of up to €2 million over 5 years, deadline 12 January 2027, 17:00 (Brussels time).
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EU funds · published 25 September 2026
EIT Culture & Creativity: up to €900,000 for fashion, architecture and audiovisual companies
EIT Culture & Creativity funds up to 11 innovation projects in fashion, architecture and audiovisual, with up to €900,000 each. The first stage closes on 30 October 2026.
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Agriculture · published 14 August 2026
DR-18 AFIR: up to €100,000 for flowers and medicinal plants, submission by 31 October
AFIR accepts DR-18 projects for floriculture and medicinal and aromatic plants until 31 October 2026, 16:00: €5 million, up to €100,000 per project, and in October the quality threshold is 40 points.
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Tax and legislation · published 1 October 2026
CAEN Rev. 3: update deadline extended to 25 March 2027
The Government has extended by six months, until 25 March 2027, the period during which CAEN Rev. 2 and Rev. 3 codes can be used in parallel. By the old deadline, only 37.24% of professionals had updated their object of activity.
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EU funds · published 1 October 2026
De minimis scheme for independent culture: second call window, €10,000–40,000 per project, from 2 October
The Ministry of Culture opens the second call window of the de minimis scheme for the independent cultural sector on 2 October 2026 at 12:00. The budget is 1.79 million lei, and between €10,000 and €40,000 can be obtained per project.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
PEO "Schools for the Future": projects of at least €700,000 for schools, submission by 27 November
The competitive PEO "Schools for the Future" calls are open in MySMIS2021 until 27 November 2026. They fund functional literacy and STEAM programmes for pupils, through projects of at least €700,000.
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Agriculture · published 29 September 2026
DR-12 AFIR: €169.59 million for young farmers, submission between 6 October and 2 December
AFIR opens the first DR-12 call window on 6 October 2026 at 9:00: €169.59 million for established farmers aged up to 45, with up to €200,000 per project. The deadline is 2 December, 16:00.
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Start-up and diaspora · published 30 September 2026
Start-Up Nation: 17,600 places on free courses for people under 30, from 6 October
MEDAT reopens registration on 6 October 2026 at 10:00 for the free Start-Up Nation courses for people aged 18–29: 17,600 places, 40 hours, followed by access to grants of up to 250,000 lei.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
PoIDS: €0.53 million for single-parent families in Țara Făgărașului, until 27 November
PoIDS has launched the call "Support for single-parent families – ITI Țara Făgărașului Micro-region", with €534,932.94. NGOs, town halls and social service providers can apply in MySMIS2021 by 27 November 2026.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
PEO "Open Universities": €40 million for universities, submission by 27 November
On 30 September 2026, MIPE launched the PEO "Open Universities" calls, with €40 million from ESF+ for accredited public and private universities. Applications must be submitted in MySMIS2021 by 27 November 2026, 16:00.
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EU funds · published 30 September 2026
PEO: €81.59 million for nurseries and kindergartens in 7 regions, call for town halls open until 27 November
The PEO call "Diversifying and making early education services more flexible – 2026 relaunch" has €81.59 million for town halls, county councils and school inspectorates. Submit in MySMIS2021 by 27 November 2026.
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EU funds · published 28 September 2026
PoIDS Valea Jiului: €6.73 million for centres and services for vulnerable children, deadline 27 November
PoIDS has launched a €6.73 million call for community infrastructure and services for vulnerable children in the Valea Jiului ITI. Town halls, DGASPCs, NGOs and schools can apply by 27 November 2026.
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EU funds · published 29 September 2026
PoIDS: €26.77 million for services for homeless people, submission until 30 November
PoIDS has launched the competitive call for social inclusion services for homeless people, with €26.77 million. Town halls, DGASPCs and social service providers submit in MySMIS2021 by 30 November 2026.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 29 September 2026
PoCIDIF 2.1: deadline extended to 30 October for IT SMEs, grants of up to €3 million
MIPE Order 1500/2026 moves the closing date of the PoCIDIF 2.1 call for ICT SMEs from 30 September to 30 October 2026, 17:00. The order also changes some evaluation criteria and the salary scale.
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EU funds · published 28 September 2026
PoCIDIF 1.3.2: deadline extended to 30 October for researchers brought in from abroad, €13.35 million
Under MIPE Order no. 1488/2026, the PoCIDIF 1.3.2 call for SMEs and research organisations that bring in specialists from abroad is extended until 30 October 2026, 17:00. The budget is €13.35 million.
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Agriculture · published 18 September 2026
2025 drought: up to 333 lei/ha for maize and sunflower, applications to APIA
On 18 September 2026, the Government approved emergency support of 155.36 million lei for maize and sunflower affected by the 2025 drought: up to 333 lei/ha, with APIA payment by 31 December 2026.
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Energy · published 14 September 2026
PCI/PMI energy projects: applications for the EU's third list are due by 13 November
On 14 September 2026, the European Commission opened the call for the Union's third list of PCI/PMI projects. Electricity projects must be submitted by 13 November, smart grid projects by 4 December.
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EU funds · published 2 September 2026
Health Programme: €185 million to equip the major burns centres in Timișoara and Târgu Mureș
The Health Programme call for equipping burns centres has €185 million and is reserved for hospitals that built their centres with the IBRD loan (Timișoara and Târgu Mureș). Submission in MySMIS2021 is open until 30 October 2026.
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Start-ups and diaspora · published 2 September 2026
EU Prize for Women Innovators 2027: up to €100,000, entries until 1 December
The European Commission awards €420,000 in prizes to founders of innovative companies, with up to €100,000 for first place. Entries are individual and must be made by 1 December 2026, 17:00 CET.
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EU funds · published 23 September 2026
PR South-East: deadline extended to 30 October for county roads, up to €30 million per project
ADR South-East has extended the submission deadline for call PRSE/4.1/2/2025 until 30 October 2026, 16:00. County councils can obtain between €10 and €30 million per project for roads linking to the TEN-T network.
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EU funds · published 23 September 2026
PR South-East 6.2: tourism and rural heritage, deadline 30 December and a new call in the Delta
ADR South-East has extended the submission deadline for the non-competitive call 6.2 until 30 December 2026, 14:00, for prioritised projects only. Separately, a €25.19 million Danube Delta ITI call is in consultation until 6 October.
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EU funds · published 4 September 2026
PR South-East 5.2 Danube Delta ITI: €4.91 million for schools, up to €1 million per project
ADR South-East has put call PRSE/5.2/ITI/1/2026 out for consultation: €4.91 million for primary and lower secondary schools in the Danube Delta ITI area, with up to €1 million (including VAT) per project. The consultation ended on 25 September.
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Energy · published 17 September 2026
PR North-East: €37.19 million for renovating apartment blocks in municipalities, deadline 16 November
The PR North-East call for the energy renovation of apartment blocks in municipalities and county seats, with a budget of €37.19 million, accepts projects until 16 November 2026, 14:00. The guide was amended on 17 September.
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EU funds · published 21 September 2026
PR North-East: €10.42 million for social housing in Piatra Neamț and Roman, guide in consultation
ADR North-East has put the guide for pilot call P11 for social housing out for consultation: €10.42 million for the municipalities of Piatra Neamț and Roman. Comments can be sent until 12 October 2026.
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EU funds · published 23 September 2026
PR North-East: €2.35 million for innovation clusters, €300,000–600,000 per project, until 23 Oct.
ADR North-East accepts projects from innovation clusters until 23 October 2026, 13:00: €2.35 million in total, between €300,000 and €600,000 per project, with support of up to 85% of the eligible value.
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EU funds · published 9 September 2026
PR Bucharest-Ilfov: €37.5 million for multimodal terminals, guide in consultation until 30 Sept.
The PR Bucharest-Ilfov Managing Authority has put the guide for call PR BI P5/5.3/1/2026 out for consultation: €37.5 million for multimodal passenger and freight terminals. Local authorities (UAT) in the region and their institutions can apply, with projects of at least €500,000.
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EU funds · published 1 September 2026
PEO: €26.28 million for universities training educators for disadvantaged children
The Education and Employment Programme funds, with €26.28 million (ESF+), universities and MEC structures that train educators for kindergartens in disadvantaged areas. Applications must be submitted in MySMIS2021 by 29 October 2026, 16:00.
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EU funds · published 21 September 2026
PEO: €17.17 million for employers that set up a nursery or offer flexible working, guide in consultation
The Education and Employment Programme has put the guide for a €17,166,293 call out for public consultation, aimed at employers in less developed regions: childcare spaces for children aged 0–6, partnerships with nurseries and flexible working. Comments until 12 October 2026.
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EU funds · published 24 August 2026
TechUp România: 5.313 billion lei for companies with research and production projects of 5–50 million lei
HG 643/2026 creates the TechUp România scheme, worth 5.313 billion lei, for projects of 5–50 million lei that link research and development to production. Submission has not started: the Ministry of Finance will announce the date.
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EU funds · published 25 September 2026
STEP-LLL: €92 million for courses in critical technologies, submission until 30 September
The PEO STEP-LLL call has a budget of €92 million for adult training in digital, clean and biotechnologies. The extended submission deadline is 30 September 2026, and projects can range from €201,000 to €5 million.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 27 September 2026
Start-Up Nation: grant of up to 250,000 lei for new companies, conditions and 2026 status
Start-Up Nation România (OG 29/2024) gives new companies set up by graduates of entrepreneurship courses up to 250,000 lei (90%). The first call window has closed, and the second has not yet been officially launched.
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EU funds · published 31 March 2026
Refinancing IMM INVEST PLUS loans: 80% FNGCIMM guarantee, up to 4 million lei
SMEs with IMM INVEST PLUS or IMM PLUS working capital loans can refinance their balance as at 31 December 2025, up to a maximum of 5 million lei, for no more than 36 months. FNGCIMM guarantees up to 80%, to a maximum of 4 million lei.
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EU funds · published 22 April 2026
LIFE 2026: the €601.5 million standard calls have closed. How to prepare for LIFE 2027
Standard projects under the LIFE 2026 calls (total budget €601.5 million) could be submitted until 22 September 2026. Only the second stage for the SNaP and SIP strategic projects closes on 4 March 2027.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
PPE 2026: ARICE pays for your trade fair stand in full, final deadline 29 September
Under the Export Promotion Programme, ARICE covers 100% of the stand and of exhibit transport at trade fairs abroad. For 2026, Gitex Global Dubai remains, with a deadline calculated as 29 September.
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EU funds · published 30 July 2026
PoIDS 8.3: training specialists who work with vulnerable groups, deadline 30 September
The PoIDS call for training specialists who work with victims of violence, homeless people or people with addictions closes on 30 September 2026, 16:00. Projects require a partnership with the Ministry of Labour or one of the relevant structures listed in the guide, for example a DGASPC or a
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 30 June 2026
PoCIDIF 2.1: grants of up to €3 million for IT SMEs, call closes on 30 September
The PoCIDIF 2.1 call (€48.8 million) for ICT SMEs developing innovative products closes on 30 September 2026 at 17:00. The grant ranges from €200,000 to €3 million per project.
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EU funds · published 23 July 2026
PoCIDIF 1.3.2: €13.35 million for RDI specialists brought in from abroad, deadline 30 September
The PoCIDIF 1.3.2 call, with €13,351,703 from the ERDF for SMEs and research organisations that bring in specialists from abroad, closes on 30 September 2026. Applications are submitted in MySMIS2021.
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PNRR · 27 September 2026
PNRR in 2026: €20.11 billion, no new calls. What companies and town halls can still do
Romania's PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) totals €20.11 billion (€13.57 billion in grants). The deadline for milestones was 31 August 2026, and EU payments end on 31 December 2026. No new calls will appear, but beneficiaries still have obligations to fulfil.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
The business plan for EU funds: structure, financial template and scoring criteria
Reference guide: what the business plan required by applicant's guides contains, how to complete the financial template, which indicators evaluators check and which mistakes push your score below the quality threshold.
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Energy · 27 September 2026
PDDTJ: €102.8 million for town halls in 6 counties to produce green energy in communities
MIPE has published the final PDDTJ guide for energy communities: €102.8 million from the Just Transition Fund, for local authorities (UAT) and energy communities in Gorj, Hunedoara, Dolj, Galați, Prahova and Mureș.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
MySMIS2021 step by step: account, qualified signature, single declaration and the 30-day appeal
Practical guide to submitting projects in MySMIS2021: creating the account, electronic identification with a qualified certificate, registering the company, the single declaration, clarifications and the appeal (30 calendar days).
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Agriculture · 27 September 2026
AFIR DR interventions in the 2023–2027 CAP Strategic Plan: what each one funds and which call windows are open
Guide to the AFIR "DR" interventions in the 2023–2027 CAP Strategic Plan: who can apply, ceilings and intensities, plus the current status. DR-14 and DR-18 accept projects until 31 October 2026.
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Energy · published 19 June 2026
Innovation Fund IF26: the first call dedicated to SMEs, with submission until the end of March 2027
In December 2026 the European Commission publishes five Innovation Fund IF26 calls, including a new call for SMEs with small projects, with the first deadline at the end of March 2027, and a new call for the maritime sector.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
SME classification: the ceilings under Law 346/2004 and how to count partner and linked enterprises
A company is an SME if it has fewer than 250 employees and a turnover of up to €50 million or assets of up to €43 million. Partner enterprises are added proportionally, while linked enterprises are added in full.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 27 September 2026
Business ideas with EU funds: 9 activities with a programme open or announced now
Guide to the types of business for which real funding exists in autumn 2026: North-East micro-enterprises (up to €300,000), SME Eco-Tech, small farms, flowers, electric trucks, storage, deep-tech and what comes next.
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EU funds · published 13 May 2026
I3 Instrument Strand 2a: €30.2 million for interregional innovation, deadline 12 November
The European Commission's I3-2026-INV2a call has €30.2 million for consortia bringing mature innovations to less developed regions. The deadline is 12 November 2026, and SMEs can receive up to €100,000 through cascade funding.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EEA and Norway Grants 2021–2028: €596.3 million for Romania, nine programmes and their operators
Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway are allocating €596.3 million to Romania through nine programmes. The only calls open now are those for NGOs, until 8 October 2026. The donors will approve the programmes for companies and town halls by 14 May 2027 at the latest.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
Funds for freight transport companies: €75 million for N2 and N3 electric trucks, deadline 16 November
Road freight hauliers can apply until 16 November 2026, from the Modernisation Fund, for funding for N2 and N3 electric trucks. The budget is €75 million, and the ceiling is €18 million per undertaking.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
Funds for car service centres, car washes and technical inspection stations: the North-East call of up to €300,000
Micro-enterprises running a car service centre, car wash or technical inspection (ITP) station in the North-East Region can apply for between €100,000 and €300,000, with submission from 28 September to 28 October 2026. In the other regions we found no open call that suits them at the moment.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds for beauty and massage salons: the North-East call of up to €300,000
Micro-enterprises in the North-East region can apply for between €100,000 and €300,000 for modernisation, with submission from 28 September to 28 October 2026. For salons, the decisive condition is the CAEN code listed in Annex 5.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds for a fitness centre: the North-East call of €300,000 and what comes next
The only call launched now that could cover a fitness centre is the one for micro-enterprises in the North-East: €100,000–300,000, with submission in MySMIS2021 between 28 September and 28 October 2026.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds for restaurants and cafés: the North-East call of up to €300,000 and what comes next
Micro-enterprises in the North-East can apply for €100,000–300,000 for modernisation, with submission in MySMIS2021 between 28 September and 28 October 2026. Restaurants must first check whether their activity is listed in Annex 5 of the guide.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds for guesthouses and agritourism: which calls suit you now and what comes next
In September 2026, AFIR has no national call window open for guesthouses. Support for agritourism goes through LAGs (GAL) (DR-36 LEADER), and in the North-East micro-enterprises can apply until 28 October.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 27 September 2026
EU funds for online shops: the North-East call of €300,000 and what comes next in the South-East
On 27 September 2026 there is no call dedicated to online shops. Micro-enterprises in the North-East can submit projects of €100,000–300,000 between 28 September and 28 October, in which online sales are included as part of the investment.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds for private kindergartens and care homes for the elderly: the North-East call of up to €300,000
Micro-enterprises in the North-East can apply for between €100,000 and €300,000 through call 2 of the North-East PR (Regional Programme). Submission in MySMIS2021 takes place between 28 September and 28 October 2026. The CAEN code must be checked in Annex 5.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds for construction companies: the North-East call of up to €300,000 and what comes next
For construction micro-enterprises, the North-East PR call of €100,000–300,000 accepts applications from 28 September to 28 October 2026. The CAEN code must be listed in Annex 5 of the guide.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
EU funds without co-financing and funding for PFAs: which programmes cover 100% in 2026
Only a few programmes cover 100% of eligible costs: solar with storage for public institutions (submission from 28 September 2026) and EIC Pathfinder. Agricultural PFAs (sole traders) can access DR-14 (85%) and DR-12 (80%/65%).
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
Funds for medical and dental practices: which calls are open and what comes next
The only call dedicated to medical practices, the €6.85 million call for family doctors in the 4 ITIs, closes on 30 September 2026. Private clinics can look for funding in the regional calls for micro-enterprises, if they have an eligible CAEN code.
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Agriculture · 27 September 2026
Funds for bakeries and pastry shops: the North-East call of up to €300,000, SME Eco-Tech and LAGs
A bakery or pastry shop now has two suitable calls: Regio North-East for micro-enterprises, with €100,000–300,000 and submission from 28 September to 28 October 2026, and SME Eco-Tech, with registrations until 30 December. In villages there is also LEADER, through LAGs (GAL).
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Agriculture · 27 September 2026
Funds for beekeeping and small chicken and goat farms: DR-14 with up to €50,000
Beekeepers and small poultry or goat farmers can apply through AFIR DR-14 for up to €50,000 (85%) for farm investments, until 31 October 2026. Animals and bee colonies are not funded.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 10 April 2026
Digital Europe: €36.9 million for digital skills and EdTech, deadline 1 October 2026
The DIGITAL-2026-SKILLS-10 and BESTUSE-10 calls under the Digital Europe programme, with €36.9 million across five topics, close on 1 October 2026 at 17:00 (Brussels time). EdTech SMEs can subsequently receive up to €150,000 through cascade calls.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 1 September 2026
Digital Europe: €96 million for cybersecurity, deadline 14 January 2027
The ECCC call DIGITAL-ECCC-2027-DEPLOY-CYBER-11 has €96 million across seven topics, of which €20 million is for AI-based cybersecurity solutions aimed at SMEs. Applications are due by 14 January 2027.
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EU funds · published 22 September 2026
Creative Europe 2027: €402 million in its final year, €61 million for cooperation projects
On 22 September 2026 the European Commission announced a budget of €402 million for Creative Europe in 2027. The literary translation call appears in autumn 2026, while the €61 million cooperation call follows in Q1 2027.
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EU funds · published 28 July 2026
EIC STEP Scale Up: €10–30 million in equity for deep-tech scale-ups, deadline 25 November
EIC STEP Scale Up invests between €10 and €30 million in the equity of SMEs and small mid-cap companies in deep-tech, clean-tech and biotechnology. Next evaluation deadline: 25 November 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
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Agriculture · 27 September 2026
Economic size (SO) at AFIR: how to calculate the threshold for DR-14 and DR-12
Standard Output (SO) is the value of a farm's standard production, in euro. AFIR calculates it using the SOC 2020 coefficients. For DR-14 you need €4,000–11,999 SO (€2,000 or €2,300 in some sectors), and for DR-12 at least €12,000 SO.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
Payment claims for EU-funded projects: payment request, reimbursement request, deadlines and obligations
Guide to implementing 2021–2027 projects: payment request verified within 20 working days, reimbursement within 10 days, the advance, payment within 80 days and the 5-year sustainability period (3 years for SMEs).
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
Co-financing and bridge loans for EU funds: how much you contribute, how to prove it, how to manage cash flow
Practical guide: how much the company must contribute from its own sources, how pre-financing of up to 40% with a guarantee works, payment and reimbursement requests, and how to cover cash-flow gaps with a bridge loan.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 27 September 2026
CAEN codes in Start-Up Nation: which activities are excluded and how to earn up to 20 points
Under the 2024 edition of Start-Up Nation, all activities are eligible, subject to the exceptions in the procedure. You apply for funding under a single CAEN Rev. 3 code, and production activities in Table No. 1 receive 10, 15 or 20 points.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
Eligible costs in EU-funded projects: the rules of HG 873/2022 and EU Reg. 2021/1060
Guide to eligible costs in ERDF, ESF+, CF and JTF projects 2021–2027: the eight conditions in HG 873/2022, the 10% limit for land, VAT, indirect costs of 7–25% and what is ineligible.
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Energy · published 29 June 2026
CEF Energy CB RES: last call for cross-border renewable energy project status, until 6 October
CINEA is accepting applications for CB RES status until 6 October 2026, 17:00 CET. It is the last call of its kind in the 2021–2027 period, and the status is mandatory for CEF Energy funding of studies and works.
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EU funds · 27 September 2026
What non-refundable funding is: co-financing, advance of up to 40%, reimbursement and obligations
An EU grant does not have to be repaid if you comply with the contract, but it is usually paid only after you have spent the money. For companies, the advance is at most 30% of the eligible value, or 40% with a guarantee, and the investment must be kept for up to 5 years.
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EU funds · published 13 August 2026
Family doctors' surgeries in the 4 ITIs: €6.85 million, submission until 30 September
The Health Programme call of €6.85 million for equipping, digitalising and renovating family medicine surgeries in the ITIs of the Danube Delta, Valea Jiului, Moții-Țara de Piatră and Țara Făgărașului closes on 30 September 2026, at 17:00.
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Tax and legislation · 27 September 2026
De minimis aid: the €300,000 ceiling, the 3-year calculation and the single undertaking
Guide to Regulation (EU) 2023/2831: a single undertaking may receive no more than €300,000 of de minimis aid in any 3-year period. We explain the rolling 3-year calculation, the group of linked companies and cumulation, with examples.
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Energy · published 14 August 2026
Stand-alone battery storage: 150 million euro from the Modernisation Fund, deadline 30 October
The Ministry of Energy funds up to 100% of new battery storage installations of at least 1 MW. The aid is up to 69,000 euro/MWh and 15 million euro per undertaking. Applications are submitted in MySMIS2021 until 30 October 2026, 14:00.
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EU funds · published 2 February 2026
SME Fund 2026: SMEs receive up to €2,500 for patents, applications until 4 December
The EUIPO's SME Fund 2026 is still accepting applications until 4 December 2026 for patents (up to €2,500), plant varieties (up to €1,500) and geographical indications (up to €2,000). Vouchers for trade marks and designs are no longer available.
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EU funds · published 22 September 2026
SME Eco-Tech: registrations for grants of up to 267,240 lei extended until 30 December
The Ministry of Economy has extended registrations for SME Eco-Tech until 30 December 2026, 20:00. SMEs can receive a grant of up to 40% of the investment, at most 267,240 lei, plus a bank loan of at least 60%.
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EU funds · published 10 September 2026
PDDTJ STEP scheme: €260.7 million in loans with grants for companies in 6 counties
MIPE has put the PDDTJ STEP state aid scheme out for consultation: €260.7 million for companies in Gorj, Hunedoara, Dolj, Galați, Prahova and Mureș. The loans carry zero interest on 70% of the amount, with a grant of up to 50%.
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Energy · published 22 September 2026
Biofuels from the Modernisation Fund: €500 million for bioethanol, SAF and HVO
On 22 September 2026 the Ministry of Energy updated the state aid scheme for new bioethanol, SAF and HVO capacities. The estimated budget is 500 million euro, with aid of up to 70%. The call has not yet been launched.
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Energy · published 2 September 2026
PTJ Prahova: €18.68 million for the energy renovation of apartment blocks, applications until 3 February
Local authorities (UAT) in Prahova can apply for between 200,000 and 15 million euro for the energy renovation of apartment blocks under PDDTJ, with an own contribution of at least 2%. Applications are submitted until 3 February 2027, 17:00.
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EU funds · published 31 July 2026
PR South-West Oltenia: €5.88 million for tourism in resort communes, deadline 27 November
ADR South-West Oltenia has opened the second call for tourism infrastructure in resort communes: 5,882,353 euro, projects between 500,000 and 4 million euro, submission in MySMIS2021 until 27 November 2026, 12:00.
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EU funds · published 17 September 2026
PR South-Muntenia: €29.9 million for innovation in SMEs, pre-selection until 20 October
SMEs in South-Muntenia can complete the pre-selection questionnaire until 20 October 2026 for the €29.9 million pilot research and innovation call, with grants of between €30,000 and €100,000 per project.
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Energy · published 12 August 2026
PR North-East: 8.4 million euro for the energy renovation of apartment blocks in towns
Towns in the North-East Region can apply for between 200,000 and 1,000,000 euro in non-refundable funding for the energy renovation of apartment blocks. The call budget is 8.4 million euro, and submission in MySMIS2021 closes on 16 October 2026, 12:00.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 29 April 2026
PoCIDIF EDIH: €20.9 million for digitalisation services offered to SMEs and town halls
The PoCIDIF 6.1 call gives €20.9 million to the 7 EDIH hubs in Romania. They offer digitalisation services to SMEs, mid-cap companies and town halls. For SMEs, the aid can cover up to 100% of costs, with a maximum of €220,000 per company over 3 years.
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Energy · published 9 July 2026
European Hydrogen Bank: €500 million IF26 auction, announced for December
The European Commission is preparing the fourth European Hydrogen Bank auction (IF26), with a proposed budget of up to €500 million, for new electrolysers of at least 5 MWe in the EEA. The launch is announced for December 2026.
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Energy · published 24 September 2026
Innovation Fund IF26: €1 billion for decarbonising industrial heat, auction from December
The European Commission has published the final terms of the IF26 Heat Auction: €1 billion for industrial heat above 80°C produced through electrification, direct renewable sources or nuclear. Submissions are expected to start in early December 2026.
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EU funds · 26 September 2026
Horizon Europe "Proof of market": €200,000 for SMEs and start-ups, deadline 2 February 2027
Horizon Europe funds small consortia of start-ups, spin-offs and SMEs with €200,000 each to bring to market results from Cluster 4 or LEIT projects. The call opens on 13 October 2026, with a deadline of 2 February 2027.
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EU funds · published 26 September 2026
HG 486: 759 million lei for industrial investments of at least €10 million, deadline 25 Nov
On 15 October 2026 the Ministry of Finance opens the first call window of the HG 486/2026 scheme, with 759 million lei. Manufacturing companies with investments of at least 50 million lei choose between a grant and a tax credit. Applications are submitted until 25 November.
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Energy · published 14 September 2026
Solar with storage for town halls and institutions: €650 million, submissions 28 Sept–20 Nov
On 28 September 2026 the Ministry of Energy and AFIR (Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments) open two calls under the Modernisation Fund for public entities: €500 million for solar with storage and €150 million for storage, with up to €10 million and 100% funding.
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EU funds · published 10 November 2025
EIC Pathfinder Challenges: grants of up to €4 million for deep-tech research, until 28 October
The EIC Pathfinder Challenges 2026 call has a budget of €96 million and funds 100% of costs, with grants of up to €4 million per project. SMEs or start-ups can also apply on their own. The deadline is 28 October 2026, 17:00 (Brussels time).
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EU funds · published 17 June 2026
EIC Accelerator 2026: grant of up to €2.5 million for deep-tech SMEs, last deadline on 4 November
The EIC Accelerator offers deep-tech start-ups and SMEs grants of up to €2.5 million and investments of €1–10 million. The last deadline in 2026 for full proposals is 4 November.
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Agriculture · published 18 September 2026
DR-21 AFIR: up to €50,000 for biosecurity on sheep and goat farms
AFIR has put the DR-21 guide out for consultation until 29 September 2026: up to €50,000 (90% support) for biosecurity on sheep and goat farms with at least 150 head. Proposed budget: €9 million.
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Agriculture · published 6 August 2026
DR-14 AFIR: up to €50,000 for small farms, applications until 31 October 2026
The 2026 DR-14 call window ("Investments in small farms") has €108 million across four components. Farmers, except natural persons, can receive up to €50,000 per project, with a maximum intensity of 85%, until 31 October.
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Agriculture · published 18 September 2026
DR-12 AFIR: final guide for young farmers, up to €200,000 per project
On 18 September 2026 AFIR published the final DR-12 guide: up to €200,000 per project and 80% or 65% of eligible costs, for young farmers and farmers aged up to 45. The submission period has not been announced.
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Start-up and diaspora · published 6 August 2026
Diaspora Investește Acasă: grant of up to €200,000 for new businesses of Romanians in the diaspora
The €100 million Diaspora Investește Acasă programme covers through a grant up to 60% of the investment loan, at most €200,000 per business. BID is still making the programme operational, and applications cannot yet be submitted.
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EU funds · published 18 June 2026
CEF Transport 2026: €1.1 billion for projects on the TEN-T network, deadline 6 October
The European Commission, through CINEA, has the CEF Transport calls open until 6 October 2026, with €1.1 billion for railways, ports, military mobility and charging stations on the TEN-T network.
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Agriculture · 18 June 2026
€12 million for beekeepers: the complete APIA guide to accessing funding in 2026
The beekeeping sector is an essential component of Romanian agriculture, contributing significantly to biodiversity and food production.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 18 June 2026
€100 million of EU funding for drone and counter-drone defence companies
The European Union has recently launched the EIC STEP Defence Scale Up programme, an important initiative dedicated to supporting innovative companies active in the defence technology sector, in particular…
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PNRR · 17 June 2026
How €380 million from the PNRR was invested in venture capital for Romanian SMEs
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has announced the completion of the allocation process for the PNRR Fund of Funds dedicated to venture capital, with a total value of €380 million.
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Tax and legislation · 16 June 2026
Registering secondary premises: obligations and effects for businesses by 2026
Companies in Romania that manage activities at several premises, whether work points, branches or other forms of representation, face a new tax obligation that must be fulfilled…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 13 June 2026
Catalyst România: the €100 million fund changing the rules of funding for high-tech start-ups
The Catalyst România Fund represents an important new stage in mobilising private and public funding for Romanian start-ups in cutting-edge technology.
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Agriculture · 12 June 2026
AFIR funds 2026: €265 million for solar panels in agriculture and the food industry
From 15 June 2026 a new call window opens for submitting funding projects through the Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR).
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EU funds · 11 June 2026
Grants of up to €200,000 for innovative SMEs in Bucharest and Ilfov in 2026
The Bucharest-Ilfov Regional Development Agency (ADR) has put out for public consultation a new European funding line for micro-enterprises and SMEs targeting the early stages of…
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EU funds · 11 June 2026
€6 million for fashion brands and creative industries in Romania through EIT Culture & Creativity
EIT Culture & Creativity, the initiative supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), has launched two open calls for funding with a total value of €6 million.
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Energy · 10 June 2026
Funding of up to 100% for solar energy investments in agriculture and the food industry
The financial support is intended for businesses active in agriculture and the food industry, from small and medium-sized farms to processors and processing units for products…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 1 June 2026
EU funds 2026: over €50 million for university–business research collaborations
Autumn 2026 marks a major opportunity for Romanian micro, small and medium-sized companies that want to increase their competitiveness through investment in research and innovation.
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PNRR · 30 May 2026
PNRR Health: deadline extended to 15 August, opportunities for entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Health has recently announced an extension, until 15 August, of the implementation deadline for projects funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) in the health sector.
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PNRR · 30 May 2026
Extension of the deadline for PNRR Health funding: an important opportunity for entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Health of Romania has officially announced, through the Order of the interim minister Cseke Attila, published in the Official Gazette, the extension of the implementation deadline for projects funded…
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PNRR · 30 May 2026
Bulgaria unlocks PNRR funds through an anti-corruption commission: lessons for entrepreneurs
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is an ambitious European Union programme designed to support Member States in post-pandemic economic recovery, with access to these funds being…
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Tax and legislation · 29 May 2026
ANAF updates the procedure for redirecting 20% of profit tax to NGOs
ANAF (National Agency for Fiscal Administration) has recently announced a significant change to the procedure by which companies in Romania can direct up to 20% of their profit tax to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other…
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Start-up and diaspora · 26 May 2026
Start-Up Nation 4: how to make the most of the last funding opportunity by 2026
The Start-Up Nation 4 programme, an ongoing initiative that brings important opportunities for Romanian entrepreneurs, is on the home straight towards the end of its first registration window.
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EU funds · 26 May 2026
SME Eco-Tech: 288 million lei for innovative SMEs in Romania
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) has recently launched the user manual for submitting funding applications under the SME Eco-Tech programme, with a…
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PNRR · 24 May 2026
Romania risks losing PNRR funds if projects are not ready in August
Romania benefits from massive funding through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), with the grants component being essential for the development of infrastructure, digitalisation and…
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Start-up and diaspora · 23 May 2026
Fund of Funds for Tech Start-ups and SMEs in Romania: a new chance of continuous funding
Start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technology sector have grown rapidly in Romania in recent years, but access to funding remains a major challenge.
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Tax and legislation · 23 May 2026
Filing annual accounts by 2 June: the risks and obligations entrepreneurs need to know
Entrepreneurs in Romania must strictly observe 2 June 2026 as the deadline for filing annual financial statements, popularly known as balance sheets.
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Start-up and diaspora · 22 May 2026
Start-Up Nation 2026: €50,000 funding for young Romanian entrepreneurs
The Start-Up Nation programme continues to be one of the most important sources of non-refundable funding for Romanian entrepreneurs who want to develop small innovative businesses or…
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EU funds · 22 May 2026
SME Eco-Tech 2026: the complete guide for Romanian entrepreneurs to Swiss SME funding
Romanian entrepreneurs interested in funding the growth of their businesses through European instruments can access an important opportunity from 26 May 2026 through the SME Eco-Tech programme.
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EU funds · 19 May 2026
e-Factura for individuals with a CNP: deadline of 26 May 2026 and what it means for entrepreneurs
The Galați Regional General Directorate of Public Finance has issued an important reminder for individuals who are fiscally identified by their CNP and who earn income from independent activities…
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EU funds · 18 May 2026
RO e-Factura for copyright income: preparations and challenges ahead of 1 June
From 1 June 2024, everyone who receives copyright income will have to issue invoices exclusively in electronic format through the RO e-Factura platform, administered…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 16 May 2026
2026 digitalisation grants for SMEs in the Centre Region: how to access the funding
Preparing Romanian companies for the digital age is a strategic priority of the European Union, and in this context a new call window for grants dedicated to SMEs from…will begin in 2026.
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Tax and legislation · 16 May 2026
Expansion of ANAF digital services: impact and benefits for Romanian entrepreneurs
Modernising public services has become an essential priority for the Romanian government in recent years, and the digitalisation of ANAF is a central part of this transformation.
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EU funds · 16 May 2026
e-Factura 2026: free access for content creators and journalists in Romania
From 1 June 2026, all individuals who earn copyright income will be required to comply with the RO e-Factura system.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 12 May 2026
European grants for the digitalisation of SMEs in the Centre Region 2026
A key webinar is scheduled for 15 May 2026 for entrepreneurs from the counties of Brașov, Sibiu, Alba, Covasna, Harghita and Mureș who want to access EU funds for the digitalisation…
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EU funds · 12 May 2026
EU funds 2026: EUR 4.8 billion and 226 calls for entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has recently updated the estimated calendar of calls for proposals for 2026.
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EU funds · 11 May 2026
SME Eco-Tech: the platform for Romanian SMEs with 288 million lei of Swiss funding
Small and medium-sized companies in Romania are preparing to access an important source of funding through the SME Eco-Tech programme, which has a total budget of 288 million lei.
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Energy · 7 May 2026
SME ECO-TECH: a major opportunity for manufacturing SMEs to enter the digital and green era
Romania's manufacturing industry plays an essential role in the national economy, accounting for a substantial share of industrial output and exports.
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EU funds · 7 May 2026
288 million lei of funding for SMEs through the Swiss SME Eco-Tech funds in 2026
The Ministry of Economy has announced that at the end of May 2026 the online call will open for funding totalling up to 288 million lei, dedicated to small and medium-sized companies in Romania.
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PNRR · 5 May 2026
Romania receives a EUR 2.62 billion PNRR grant: opportunities for entrepreneurs
Romania is set to receive in full the EUR 2.62 billion grant under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) for payment request no. 4, according to the announcement made by…
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PNRR · 5 May 2026
PNRR grants for SME digitalisation: how to access EUR 100,000 by 2026
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects has decided, by Order no. 606/2026, that small and medium-sized companies can receive between EUR 20,000 and EUR 100,000 for digitalisation projects under…
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EU funds · 5 May 2026
SME Eco-Tech funding 2026: the key opportunity for innovative SMEs in Romania
The Ministry of Economy announces the launch of a promotional campaign for the SME Eco-Tech funding programme, financed from Swiss funds, with a budget of 288 million lei allocated for 2026.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 5 May 2026
EUR 20 million for Romania's tech ecosystem through ROStartup and PoCIDIF
The ROStartup Association, an important player in supporting Romania's technology ecosystem, has announced that it has secured a funding call worth EUR 20 million, through the Programme…
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EU funds · 1 May 2026
EUR 1 billion for investment in Romania's manufacturing industry by 2036
The Ministry of Finance has proposed a financial support scheme worth EUR 1 billion, intended for companies investing in Romania, especially in the manufacturing industry.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 30 April 2026
European grants 2026: up to EUR 200,000 for the digitalisation of SMEs in the Centre Region
In 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the counties of Brașov, Sibiu, Alba, Covasna, Harghita and Mureș will have access to a new funding call through the Centre Regional Programme 2021-2027.
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EU funds · 28 April 2026
Deadline for submitting financial statements in 2026: what Romanian companies need to know
ANAF (National Agency for Fiscal Administration) reminds companies and legal entities in Romania that the deadline for submitting the financial statements for the 2025 financial year is 2 June 2026.
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Agriculture · 25 April 2026
EU grants of up to EUR 50,000 for small farms in 2026: detailed AFIR DR-14 guide
The year 2026 brings a substantial opportunity for small farmers in Romania, through access to EU funds dedicated to supporting investment in small-scale farms.
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PNRR · 22 April 2026
The success of the DIGITALIZAREA CONF METAL SRL project through PNRR: opportunities and recommendations for entrepreneurs
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is a major opportunity for the Romanian business environment, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Start-ups and diaspora · 22 April 2026
Start-Up Nation 2026: opportunities and essential steps for Romanian entrepreneurs
The Start-Up Nation programme has been an important catalyst for the development of small businesses in Romania, providing substantial non-refundable grants that have mainly supported…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 22 April 2026
EUR 63.2 million for Artificial Intelligence in Health and Online Safety: Digital Europe opportunities 2026
The European Commission has recently launched an important call for proposals under the Digital Europe programme (DIGITAL), making a total of EUR 63.2 million available to applicants.
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EU funds · 17 April 2026
SME Eco-Tech funds 2026: 288 million lei for Romanian companies, with essential changes before launch
Romania's Ministry of Economy is preparing to launch an important programme dedicated to supporting SMEs, financed from Swiss funds, with a total allocation of 288 million lei.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 16 April 2026
EU pre-acceleration programme 2026: EUR 240,000 of financial support for innovative start-ups
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) continues to support early-stage entrepreneurs, offering a specialised pre-acceleration programme aimed at start-up founders…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 15 April 2026
EU grants 2026 for green business start-ups through the LIFE Programme
The LIFE Programme is a European Union financial instrument dedicated to supporting projects focused on environmental protection, climate action and sustainable development.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 11 April 2026
EUR 399 million for MSCA postdoctoral fellowships in 2026: an opportunity for researchers and entrepreneurs in Romania
Within the European Research and Innovation Plan, one of the most substantial financial instruments dedicated to supporting postdoctoral careers is the Marie Skłodowska-Curie programme…
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EU funds · 10 April 2026
2026 funding for PFAs, NGOs and companies: opportunities through the DRRM for projects aimed at the Republic of Moldova
The Department for Relations with the Republic of Moldova (DRRM) has launched a call for proposals dedicated to PFAs (sole traders), non-governmental organisations (NGOs), companies and other…
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Energy · 4 April 2026
EU funds 2026: funding of up to EUR 20 million for solar panels in the food sector
The Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR), a body subordinate to the Ministry of Agriculture, has launched a funding proposal dedicated to farmers and entrepreneurs in the…
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Tax and legislation · 2 April 2026
Start-Up Nation 2026: essential changes to the fixed-asset threshold in funding
The Startup Nation programme remains a key opportunity for Romanian entrepreneurs at the start of their journey, offering non-refundable grants of up to 50,000 euro for setting up and developing…
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EU funds · 2 April 2026
Cash registers with QR code: deadline of 1 November 2026 for companies in Romania
The Ministry of Finance has recently opened a public consultation on an important draft concerning the system of electronic fiscal cash registers in Romania.
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EU funds · 1 April 2026
Funding of 188 million EUR for tech companies in 6 counties through the PTJ Fund
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects has announced the launch of a major funding package for Romanian companies in the technology sector, for companies carrying out investments in…
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Tax and legislation · 1 April 2026
ANAF launches Form 082 for mandatory e-Factura in 2026: What companies need to know
Recently published in the Official Gazette, ANAF Order 378/2026 brings significant updates on the organisation and registration in the mandatory RO e-Factura Register.
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Tax and legislation · 28 March 2026
Tax obligations for April 2026: Essential guide for companies and taxpayers in Romania
The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has published the calendar of tax obligations for April 2026, a mandatory source for any company or individual taxpayer in…
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PNRR · 26 March 2026
Romania mobilises 347 million EUR from the PNRR for VC and PE funds with a major impact on the local economy
The Government of Romania, through the Recovery Equity Fund of Funds (REF), has approved total funding of over 347 million euro intended to…
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Tax and legislation · 24 March 2026
Form 394: Which companies must submit it by 30 March 2026 and what entrepreneurs need to know
The Teleorman County Public Finance Administration reminds you that the deadline for submitting Form 394 is Monday, 30 March 2026.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 21 March 2026
Funding of up to 200,000 EUR for urban mobility start-ups in Western Romania
The Regional Development Agency West (ADR Vest) has recently opened a call for proposals intended exclusively for start-ups that took part in the inVest accelerator programme and that are developing…
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Agriculture · 20 March 2026
Funding of up to 200,000 EUR for young farmers in 2026 through AFIR DR-12
The AFIR DR-12 programme opens a funding line dedicated exclusively to young farmers in Romania, who will be able to access non-refundable aid of up to 200,000 EUR for the development of…
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EU funds · 20 March 2026
Funding for SMEs: Development of Global Print BDV in South-Muntenia 2021-2027
The South-Muntenia Regional Programme 2021-2027 is an essential opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, offering non-refundable funding through clear priorities…
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PNRR · 18 March 2026
PNRR funds of 900 million EUR for energy renovation: opportunities in construction and installations
Romania benefits from a significant allocation of funds through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), dedicated to the energy renovation of homes owned by the public, with a total value of…
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Energy · 17 March 2026
EU funds for electric vehicles: the example of Germany and lessons for Romania
Germany has recently received approval from the European Commission for a tranche of 4.6 billion euro under its National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), dedicated to promoting vehicles…
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PNRR · 14 March 2026
PNRR allocates 10 million EUR for the development of local tourism through DMOs
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism has announced the launch of a call for proposals worth 10 million euro, intended to support Destination Management Organisations…
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EU funds · 14 March 2026
Ministry of Economy funds the operationalisation of DMOs in Romania with 10 million euro
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism launched on 16 March 2026 a call for proposals with a total value of 10 million euro, dedicated to supporting the operationalisation…
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PNRR · 14 March 2026
PNRR funding of 10 million euro for the development of local tourist destinations in 2024
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) has announced the launch of a call for proposals with a total value of 10 million euro, intended to support the operability…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 13 March 2026
Romania joins a major European project for advanced semiconductor technologies
Romania is taking an essential step in developing its technology sector by approving the memorandum that gives the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism…
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EU funds · 13 March 2026
Romania opens the call for the IPCEI AST European semiconductor project
The Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT) is preparing to launch a call for proposals to facilitate the participation of companies, universities and research centres in…
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EU funds · 13 March 2026
Key changes in EU funds: higher threshold for fixed assets and the regional impact
The European Union continues to be a vital source of funding for companies in Romania, through various regional and national programmes that support investment, innovation and sustainable development.
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Tax and legislation · 12 March 2026
Reporting food waste in 2026: obligations and risks for agri-food companies
Companies active in the agri-food sector in Romania will have, starting next year, a clear and well-defined responsibility for reducing food waste.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 11 March 2026
Start-Up Nation 2024: It continues, but with an optimisation of state aid
The Start-Up Nation programme, one of the most popular and widely used funding instruments for entrepreneurs in Romania, will continue to operate.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 11 March 2026
2026 funding for companies in Romania: Swiss funds, Startup Nation and Femeia Antreprenor
The Ministry of Economy is preparing for 2026 a set of funding programmes intended to support Romanian companies, including a new programme funded from Swiss funds…
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PNRR · 10 March 2026
Romania can attract 3 billion euro from the PNRR for payments 3 and 4: What entrepreneurs need to know
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is a major opportunity for Romania to accelerate its economic and digital transformation through European funding.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 10 March 2026
Grants of 100,000 EUR for women-founded start-ups in Romania in 2026
Prosus Found-HER Challenge Romania is an initiative dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs at the start-up stage.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 7 March 2026
Startup Nation: Ministry of Economy reviews the threshold for fixed assets
The Startup Nation programme is one of the most important Romanian government initiatives for stimulating entrepreneurship and the creation of new companies.
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Start-ups and diaspora · 6 March 2026
StartUp Nation 2026: How to take advantage of the new rules for 50,000 EUR funding
The Ministry of Economy has introduced new adjustments to the StartUp Nation programme, fourth edition, through Order 280/2026, bringing significant changes designed to make access to… more flexible and to encourage it.
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PNRR · 6 March 2026
How Romanian SMEs can access PNRR funds for digitalisation
The National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) is one of the most extensive European funding programmes for the modernisation of Romania, with an emphasis on digital technologies, development…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 5 March 2026
The «Femeia Antreprenor» 2024 scheme: Promises without funding and implications for entrepreneurs
The Minister of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism, Irineu Darău, has recently acknowledged that the government's "Femeia Antreprenor" 2024 programme was heavily promoted before the elections…
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Tax and legislation · 4 March 2026
ANAF updates to Form 082 for e-Factura: What individuals need to know
The implementation of the e-Factura system has been a major change in the way commercial and tax relations are conducted in Romania.
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Tax and legislation · 3 March 2026
Single Declaration 2026: How to make the most of the ANAF seminars on Form 212
The Single Declaration is an essential tax document for individuals and legal entities that earn income from various sources in Romania, and is the instrument through which they declare…
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EU funds · 28 February 2026
EU funds 2026: Over 100,000 euro for micro-enterprises in the North-East across various sectors
In 2026, micro-enterprises in the six counties of the North-East region (Iași, Bacău, Neamț, Suceava, Botoșani and Vaslui) will be able to access non-refundable grants of between 100,000 and 300,000 euro…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 25 February 2026
The “Investim acasă” programme: funding for diaspora entrepreneurs 2026-2029
The Romanian Government has launched a programme for Romanians living abroad who want to invest at home, in the Romanian economy.
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Tax and legislation · 25 February 2026
Tax credit for research and development: a new funding opportunity for innovators in Romania
The Romanian Government has officially launched the tax credit for research and development (R&D) as part of the strategic economic recovery package.
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Energy · 24 February 2026
Romanian entrepreneurs invest EUR 6 million in mechanical manufacturing and electrical integration for ships in Galați
Two entrepreneurs from Galați, Alin Pohilcă and Liviu Gălăţanu, have attracted significant capital of approximately 6 million euro, making use of EU funds to develop a unit…
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Tax and legislation · 21 February 2026
New ANAF rules on modern payments and business accounts from 2026
From 1 January 2026, companies, PFAs (sole traders), individual and family businesses, and other categories of taxpayers in Romania will have to comply with new obligations imposed by…
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Energy · 21 February 2026
How Agroland obtained EUR 1 million for solar panels through the Modernisation Fund
EU funding dedicated to the transition to renewable energy sources is a major strategic opportunity for entrepreneurs in Romania's agricultural and agri-food sector.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 20 February 2026
Digi IMM grants: opportunities and a practical guide to digitalising businesses in Romania
The Digi IMM programme is part of Romania's strategic response to the need to accelerate digitalisation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a segment that is essential to the economy…
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EU funds · 18 February 2026
Over EUR 525 million in funding for agri-food processing: opportunities and challenges for entrepreneurs
The Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR) has recently received 273 funding applications with a total value of 525.5 million euro for the establishment and modernisation of processing units…
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Tax and legislation · 17 February 2026
ANAF updates Form 205: what it means for companies in Romania in 2024
The National Agency for Fiscal Administration (ANAF) has proposed, through a draft order, updated completion instructions for Form 205, used to report tax withheld at…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 12 February 2026
MagicMoon: an opportunity for young Romanian entrepreneurs under 30
MagicMoon, an initiative developed by InnovX, has officially opened its registration period, offering Romanian entrepreneurs under 30 a concrete chance to turn their ideas into projects…
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Tax and legislation · 12 February 2026
From 2026, ANAF will be able to declare companies inactive if they fail to file their financial statements on time
From 1 January 2026, companies in Romania that fail to file their annual financial statements within a maximum of five months after the legal deadline will risk being declared fiscally inactive by the National Agency…
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PNRR · 12 February 2026
EUR 10 million from the PNRR for Destination Management Organisations in Romania
The Ministry of Economy, through minister Irineu Darău, has announced the launch of a funding programme with a total value of 10 million euro, intended for Destination Management Organisations…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 10 February 2026
Funding of EUR 500,000-4 million for start-ups in western Romania through the new ADR Vest VC fund
The Regional Development Agency (ADR) Vest is launching a financial instrument with major potential to stimulate innovation and growth among emerging companies in the western region of Romania.
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PNRR · 6 February 2026
Latest changes to PNRR grants for the digitalisation of SMEs in Romania
The programme for the digitalisation of SMEs in Romania, funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), continues to be a major opportunity for small and…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 6 February 2026
Pitching Day for food start-ups: a chance to accelerate your business in Romania
Easier access to funding and mentoring are two of the most valued needs of Romanian entrepreneurs, especially in emerging sectors such as food.
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EU funds · 6 February 2026
New funding schemes for companies in 2026: opportunities through BID and Exim România
The Ministry of Finance has recently put out for public consultation a draft law proposing aid schemes for companies operating in Romania.
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Tax and legislation · 6 February 2026
Tax credit and the fixed-asset threshold: key changes for companies from 2026
The Ministry of Finance is proposing an important amendment through the recent draft law on economic recovery, which will affect how companies manage their investments in…
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EU funds · 4 February 2026
MIPE announces 292 funding calls for 2026, 43 of them dedicated to SMEs
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has recently published the indicative calendar of calls for proposals for 2026, indicating the launch of 292 funding calls.
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PNRR · 30 January 2026
New government rules for the verification and sanctioning of PNRR projects in Romania
The Romanian Government has recently adopted an ordinance that significantly changes the rules for verification and sanctioning in the implementation of projects funded through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 30 January 2026
EUR 1 million grant for start-ups in the Republic of Moldova: opportunities and strategies for accessing it
The European Union continues to support the development of innovation ecosystems in its eastern neighbourhood, and the launch of this EUR 1 million call for grants for start-ups in the Republic…
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EU funds · 30 January 2026
Creative Europe funding 2026 for talent development in the audiovisual sector
The audiovisual sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by accelerating digitalisation, changes in production and distribution methods, and rapid developments in technologies…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 30 January 2026
The LUKE 2026 call: funding for transnational research with Ukraine in Romania
The Linking Ukraine to the European Research Area (LUKE) programme is a crucial initiative to encourage collaboration between academic and research communities in Ukraine and EU Member States.
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EU funds · 30 January 2026
The “Innovative Actions” 2026 call – an opportunity for the development of Romanian cities
The European Urban Initiative (EUI) is launching the “Innovative Actions” 2026 funding call for the fourth year, an important instrument dedicated to supporting cities in…
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EU funds · 29 January 2026
Over EUR 37 million of investment to modernise cultural infrastructure in the West Region
The West Region has an important opportunity to develop its public cultural infrastructure, through a competitive call launched under the West Regional Programme.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 29 January 2026
Innovation Fund: EUR 5.2 billion to support hydrogen and net-zero emissions projects by 2026
The Innovation Fund is a major opportunity for companies and institutions involved in developing green technologies.
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EU funds · 29 January 2026
EUR 15 million for community services supporting families and children in disadvantaged areas of Romania: essential funding for social reintegration and special protection
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has recently launched a package of four calls for proposals totalling over 15 million euro, intended to support families and children in…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 28 January 2026
ADR South-West Oltenia opens the second call window for innovation projects for local enterprises
The Regional Development Agency (ADR) South-West Oltenia has launched call for proposals no. 2, intended to stimulate enterprises' demand for innovation, under the Regional Programme 2021–2027.
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EU funds · 27 January 2026
ADR South-East reopens public consultation on the applicant's guide for Industrial Parks under POR 2021-2027
The Regional Development Agency South-East (ADR South-East), as the Managing Authority for the South-East Regional Operational Programme (POR SE) 2021-2027, has relaunched the public consultation on…
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EU funds · 25 January 2026
Jean Monnet Actions: Essential opportunities for education and vocational training in a European context
The Jean Monnet Actions are a strategic instrument built on aligning educational and vocational training programmes with European themes.
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Energy · 24 January 2026
North-East: Major investment in the energy efficiency of residential buildings in key municipalities through EU funds
The North-East Regional Development Agency (ADR Nord-Est) launched a call for proposals today, 23 January 2026, targeting investment to improve the energy efficiency of residential buildings.
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Agriculture · 24 January 2026
EU funds for modernising centralised heating systems in rural communities in the North-West: opportunities and strategies for accessing them
The North-West Development Region benefits from significant financial support dedicated to modernising centralised thermal energy supply systems through the use of resources…
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Agriculture · 23 January 2026
The EU allocates 160 million euro to promote sustainable agriculture in 2026, opening up new opportunities for farmers and agri-food entrepreneurs
The European Commission has recently launched the 2026 calls for proposals aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural and food products, with a budget of up to 160 million euro.
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Agriculture · 23 January 2026
Major investment in aquaculture and fish processing: over 29 million euro allocated through the PAP 2021–2027 Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, through the Directorate-General for Fisheries – the Managing Authority for the Operational Programme for Fisheries, Aquaculture and Environment (POPAM), has initiated a new…
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Agriculture · 20 January 2026
Horizon Europe offers substantial funding for innovation and sustainable competitiveness in rural areas
The European Union is stepping up its support for rural communities by launching a call dedicated to implementing innovative projects aimed at sustainable development and growth…
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EU funds · 18 January 2026
The Ministry of Investments has designated administrators for grants of 100,000 EUR for social enterprises in the Danube Delta
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has recently announced the list of organisations that will manage the funds intended to support social entrepreneurs in the Danube Delta, through a…
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EU funds · 17 January 2026
PRO INFRA: Funding of up to 15 million euro for Romanian construction materials companies through the Modernisation Fund
The Ministry of Transport has advanced a significant new opportunity for companies in the construction materials industry with the official launch of the "PRO INFRA" state aid scheme.
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EU funds · 17 January 2026
The Ministry of Culture launches the "Brâncuși150" call to fund cultural projects marking the anniversary of the iconic sculptor
The Ministry of Culture announces the opening, from 15 January 2026, of the call for proposals entitled "Brâncuși150", a funding programme dedicated to marking 150 years since the birth of…
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EU funds · 17 January 2026
EU funds of up to 15 million euro for Romanian construction materials companies, through the Pro Infra 2026 scheme
The Ministry of Transport has published in the Official Gazette the new aid scheme called Pro Infra, dedicated to supporting Romanian companies that produce construction materials, through which…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 17 January 2026
The European Commission allocates over 300 million EUR for innovation in artificial intelligence and digitalisation under Horizon Europe
The European Commission has announced a new funding round under the Horizon Europe programme, with a total budget of 307.3 million euro to support companies developing technologies of…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 16 January 2026
Over 300 million EUR in EU funds for developing AI technologies in Romania and Moldova in 2026
The European Union is opening a new funding stage dedicated to stimulating projects involving artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and related fields, allocating over 300 million euro…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 15 January 2026
The Charlemagne Youth Prize: A strategic opportunity for innovative projects supporting democracy and active citizenship in the EU
The Charlemagne Youth Prize is a valuable initiative that recognises and supports the vital role of young people in strengthening democracy and promoting citizenship…
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Tax and legislation · 14 January 2026
Town halls obliged to implement online tax payment through ghiseul.ro, on pain of having government funding blocked
The Ministry of Development has put out for public consultation a draft law that imposes an essential change in how town halls in Romania manage the collection of local taxes.
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Agriculture · 14 January 2026
Grants for intergenerational media education projects: a chance for rural communities and small towns in Romania and the region
Projects focused on media education take on a new and necessary dimension in the context of accelerated digitalisation and today's fragmentation of information.
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Agriculture · 14 January 2026
APIA opens payment windows for animal welfare in the 2026 campaign: opportunities and essential steps for farmers
The Payments and Intervention Agency for Agriculture (APIA) has announced the opening of the submission period for payment applications under the Intervention DR-06 – Animal welfare scheme, an integral part of…
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EU funds · 13 January 2026
UNESCO Aschberg call 2024: Funding for cultural projects and artists from Romania
UNESCO has launched a new round of calls to fund projects that support artists and cultural professionals.
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EU funds · 13 January 2026
45 million euro for developing table grape production – funding opportunities 2023-2027
The Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR) has released the consultation version of the applicant's guide for the DR-17 funding scheme, dedicated to investments in the hop and…
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Agriculture · 10 January 2026
EU funds 2026: Up to 1 million EUR for Romanian farmers producing hops and table grapes
The Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR) has recently opened public consultation on the DR 17 funding scheme, a programme intended for farmers working in the production of…
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EU funds · published 22 December 2025
Social enterprises in 5 counties: grants of €50,000–300,000, submission by 7 October
Social enterprises in Gorj, Dolj, Galați, Prahova and Mureș can apply for grants of €50,000–300,000 under the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Programme. The deadline has been extended to 7 October 2026, 14:00.
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EU funds · 10 January 2026
Funding of up to 200,000 euro for innovative human-robot interaction solutions in industry and healthcare
The ARISE project has announced the launch of its second open call for funding, aimed at organisations developing modern Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) solutions.
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EU funds · 9 January 2026
17 million euro in funding for high-performing employment services in 7 counties in Romania
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has recently launched a call for proposals worth 17 million euro, dedicated to improving the quality of employment services…
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Agriculture · 9 January 2026
151 Million Euro in EU Funds for Investment in the Vegetable and Potato Sector – AFIR 2026 Call Window Opens
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MADR), through the Agency for the Financing of Rural Investments (AFIR), is opening a new call window for projects dedicated to the vegetable and…
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EU funds · 6 January 2026
Alternative Investment Funds Structured as SRLs and Semi-Professional Investors: A New Era for Entrepreneurs in Romania
The Romanian Ministry of Finance has proposed a draft law that opens up new opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors, aiming to regulate alternative investment funds intended for…
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EU funds · published 31 December 2025
Family medicine in 2026: 75% of the fund is paid per service, the point value rises to 10.3 lei
Under OUG 91/2025, in 2026 the family medicine fund is split 25% per capita and 75% per service. The per-service point is worth 10.3 lei, and the per capita point 8.2 lei.
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EU funds · 1 January 2026
New prioritisation criteria for the "Anghel Saligny" Programme in 2026: what entrepreneurs need to know
The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) has recently put out for public consultation the draft that sets the prioritisation criteria for projects to be funded…
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EU funds · 1 January 2026
2026 EU funds for vocational training firms: grants of EUR 60,000 to 500,000 through the Just Transition Programme
Companies active in vocational training in Romania will have the opportunity to access substantial grants of between EUR 60,000 and EUR 500,000 for development projects…
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EU funds · 1 January 2026
PDDTJ: social enterprises in 5 counties can apply for €50,000–300,000, deadline 7 October
Social enterprises in Gorj, Dolj, Galați, Prahova and Mureș can apply for between €50,000 and €300,000 through PDDTJ. Budget: €24.64 million. MIPE Order 1248/2026 extended the deadline to 7 October 2026, 14:00.
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Agriculture · published 30 December 2025
DR-16 AFIR vegetables and potatoes: the €151.38 million call window has closed. How to prepare
The AFIR DR-16 call window for vegetables and potatoes (€151.38 million, up to 65% of costs) closed ahead of schedule, and the selection reports have been published. A new call window has not yet been announced.
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EU funds · 31 December 2025
Over €151 Million in EU Funds for Romanian Vegetable Growers in 2026
From 19 January 2026, Romanian vegetable growers will have access to EU funds dedicated to investments in the vegetables and potatoes sector, an important opportunity for the development…
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EU funds · 31 December 2025
How to Access Anghel Saligny Programme Funds in 2026: Project Prioritisation Explained
The Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration (MDLPA) has recently begun drafting a new essential legal act for planning the funds allocated to the Programme…
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EU funds · 24 December 2025
PoIDS, social housing in informal settlements: the relaunched call for town halls is under evaluation
The PoIDS call relaunched in 2025 for social housing and informal settlements (PIDS/836) no longer accepts applications. The submitted projects are now in technical and financial evaluation, and requests for clarification began on 17 September 2026.
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Energy · 24 December 2025
New funding opportunities for the battery and organic chemicals industries through the EU CO2 certificates scheme
The European Commission has recently announced an important change to the subsidy scheme granted through the trading of CO2 emission certificates.
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EU funds · 24 December 2025
Key changes to state aid for companies in the ETS: what entrepreneurs need to know
The European Commission has recently introduced important changes to the state aid rules for companies affected by the greenhouse gas emission certificate trading system…
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EU funds · 20 December 2025
EU Funding 2025: Opportunities for entrepreneurs in cohesion policy information measures
The European Commission has launched the IMREG-2025-INFOME funding call under the "Information Measures for the EU Cohesion Policy" Programme (IMREG).
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Digitalisation and innovation · 20 December 2025
"Net-zero" technologies: permitting in 9–18 months and a single digital point of contact (PCUEL)
EU Regulation 2024/1735 limits the permitting of "net-zero" technology factories to 12–18 months, and of strategic projects to 9–12 months. In Romania, PCUEL, approved by the Government on 28 August 2026, is the single point of contact.
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EU funds · 20 December 2025
CERV 2026 Calls – Essential Funding for Civic and Fundamental Rights Projects
The CERV Programme (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) is launching a new series of calls for proposals for 2026, offering important funding opportunities for organisations and…
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EU funds · published 18 December 2025
OUG 79/2025: CAP payments affected by auditors' findings may be suspended or reduced
OUG 79/2025 allows APIA and AFIR to suspend CAP payments affected by auditors' findings, recover sums already paid and reduce support not yet paid. Beneficiaries must be informed within 15 days of the rules changing.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 19 December 2025
MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026: €593 million for doctorates with companies, deadline 24 November
The MSCA Doctoral Networks 2026 call has €593.03 million for around 130 international doctoral networks and is open until 24 November 2026. Companies, including SMEs, can be partners.
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Agriculture · 19 December 2025
Diesel in agriculture 2026: 2.697 lei/litre refunded, budget increased to 863.67 million lei
HG 731/2026 increases to 863.666 million lei the 2026 budget of the scheme refunding excise duty on diesel used in agriculture. Farmers receive 2.697 lei/litre, except during periods of temporarily reduced excise duty.
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Start-up and diaspora · published 26 November 2025
PDDTJ: €100,000–300,000 for new social enterprises in Gorj, Hunedoara and Dolj
The PDDTJ de minimis scheme gives newly established social enterprises in Gorj, Hunedoara, Valea Jiului and Dolj between €100,000 and €300,000. The call for administrators closed on 2 March 2026, and the scheme was amended in September.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 17 December 2025
WE-RISE Open Call 2: The Ideal Opportunity for Women-Led DeepTech Start-ups in Green Technologies and ClimateTech
WE-RISE, a programme dedicated to promoting innovation and diversity in the technology sector, has recently opened the second phase of the Open Call 2 call for proposals.
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EU funds · 16 December 2025
Opportunities for entrepreneurs in security: launch of the NATO "Science for Peace and Security" competition for 2026
The NATO "Science for Peace and Security" (SPS) Programme is an essential platform for scientific cooperation between NATO member states and partner countries.
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Agriculture · 16 December 2025
EU Funding for the Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products: Opportunities for Romanian Entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Agriculture has recently announced the opening of a new call window under the DR-23 scheme, specifically intended to support projects focused on the processing and marketing of products…
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EU funds · 15 December 2025
€98 Million in EU Funds for New Industrial Parks – A Guide for Entrepreneurs in 2026
Local authorities in six counties will have an impressive budget of €98 million available for establishing new industrial parks, a project supported by EU funds and…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 10 December 2025
Fortis Programme: €250,000 for start-ups developing human-robot interaction technology
The Fortis Programme is launching an open call for projects aimed at developing human-robot interaction (HRI) technologies, offering funding of up to €250,000.
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EU funds · published 28 November 2025
Grants of €100,000–300,000 for new social enterprises in Gorj, Dolj and Hunedoara
The PDDTJ scheme (formerly PTJ) awards between €100,000 and €300,000 to each newly established social enterprise in Gorj, Dolj and Hunedoara. The call for grant administrators closed on 2 March 2026. From 18 September 2026 the scheme has amended rules.
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EU funds · 7 December 2025
AFM takes over the funding of over 500 strategic projects in water, sewerage and waste management
The Environment Fund Administration (AFM) has taken over the funding of over 500 major projects in the water, sewerage and waste management infrastructure sector, initially included in the Plan…
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EU funds · 6 December 2025
The Nordis Law: Strict New Rules for Advance Payments When Buying Homes at the Design Stage
President Nicușor Dan has recently promulgated an important law that brings significant changes to real estate transactions and construction, with a particular focus on protecting…
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EU funds · 6 December 2025
Strategic Investments in the Defence Industry: How Entrepreneurs Can Access €16.68 Billion in EU Funds
The Romanian Government has taken an essential step towards developing the national defence industry by adopting an Emergency Ordinance that establishes the legal framework needed to launch…
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EU funds · 6 December 2025
€250,000 in EU Funds to Support Employment and Training in Valea Jiului: Opportunities for Civil Society Organisations and Local Partnerships
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE) has launched a call for proposals dedicated to supporting social dialogue and strengthening partnerships in the Valea Jiului area.
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EU funds · 6 December 2025
How to Obtain Funding for Innovative Reskilling and Upskilling Programmes in 2025
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals dedicated to initiatives focused on reskilling and upskilling, in the context of major transformations in the European economy.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 6 December 2025
EIT HEI 2026: €1.25 million per project for universities and companies, call announced for Q4 2026
The EIT HEI 2025 call (up to €2 million per project) closed on 4 March 2026, and 35 projects received €70 million. The 2026 call, pre-announced for Q4 2026, offers €1.25 million per project over 18 months.
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EU funds · 5 December 2025
New funding scheme for social enterprises: a real opportunity for entrepreneurs in Romania
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects has launched an important funding call under the Just Transition Programme, dedicated to supporting the establishment and development of social enterprises in…
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Start-up and diaspora · published 26 November 2025
Nucleo Ventures: €34 million fund from the North-West Regional Programme for start-ups, in exchange for equity
The venture capital fund created by ADR North-West through the North-West Regional Programme is managed by Nucleo Ventures (formerly Fortech Ventures): a €34 million target, with around 46 companies to be funded. The money is provided in exchange for an equity stake, not as a grant.
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Digitalisation and innovation · published 4 December 2025
Innovation Fund IF25: the €5.2 billion calls have closed. What comes next in December 2026
The three IF25 calls of the Innovation Fund (€5.2 billion) are closed. Results for the net-zero technologies call are expected by October 2026, and five IF26 calls open in December 2026.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 5 December 2025
Crucial call to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems: opportunities for SMEs and local authorities
The European Union is launching a new opportunity for less developed, transition and outermost regions, designed to support investment in local innovation capacities.
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Energy · published 4 December 2025
Innovation Fund: the €5.2 billion calls have closed. What comes next through IF26
The three IF25 calls of the Innovation Fund, with a total budget of €5.2 billion, have closed. Results for net-zero technologies are expected by October 2026. The next industrial heat auction has €1 billion and opens in early December.
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EU funds · published 3 December 2025
MIPE dashboard: how to check the 2021-2027 cohesion projects in your county
On 3 December 2025, MIPE launched the interactive map mfe.gov.ro/map2021 showing all contracted projects under the 2021-2027 Cohesion Policy. You can see the beneficiaries, the eligible values and the status of each project.
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EU funds · 2 December 2025
PRO INFRA: up to €15 million for infrastructure material producers, call not yet launched
The PRO INFRA scheme under the Modernisation Fund provides up to €15 million per beneficiary for energy-efficient machinery for infrastructure material producers. The budget has fallen to €100 million, and the call has not been launched.
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Agriculture · 2 December 2025
DR-23 AFIR, agri-food processing: the €164.9 million call window has closed, what comes next
The AFIR DR-23 call window for the processing of agricultural products (€164.9 million, up to €3 million per project, €10 million for bakery) closed on 16 February 2026, with 273 applications. A new call window has not been announced.
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Digitalisation and innovation · 2 December 2025
Extended deadline for SME Digitalisation grants: additional opportunity until 2026
The Government has decided to extend the deadline for completing projects funded under Component 9, Investment 3 of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) – SME Digitalisation.
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EU funds · 2 December 2025
e-DRIVE: new state aid scheme for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles in road passenger transport
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure has launched the public consultation for a new state aid scheme called e-DRIVE, designed to stimulate investment in zero-emission vehicles…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 31 October 2025
Todos Company announces the admission of a project submitted by ASOCIATIA TOGETHER FOR YOUTH GENERATION under Digitalisation of the non-governmental organisations sector, funded under Component 7 – Digital Transformation, Investment 9.
The project, with a total value of 347,780.94 RON, is another step in supporting the regional business environment through investments that accelerate the digitalisation and efficiency of companies…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 22 October 2025
Project approved with non-refundable funding – SME Digitalisation
Todos Company announces the admission of the project submitted by COMANDOR IMPEX S.R.L. under the SME DIGITALISATION Programme.
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EU funds · 14 October 2025
A new project approved through non-refundable grants for “Asociatia 07ALAPTARE”
Todos Company announces the admission of a new project submitted by Asociatia 07Alaptare under Digitalisation of the non-governmental organisations sector, funded under Component 7 – Transformation…
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EU funds · 14 October 2025
Project approved with non-refundable funding in the film industry
Todos Company announces the admission of a project submitted by “FORMAT FILM STUDIO S.R.L.” under the call “C11.I7 Accelerating the digitalisation of film production and distribution”, part of Component 11…
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Energy · 31 October 2024
AEI: after 1 April, electricity will be up to 120% more expensive than before the price cap. The ministry's response
The price of electricity after the cap will be up to 120% higher than before the cap, according to an analysis by the Smart Energy Association (AEI).
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Start-up and diaspora · 11 September 2024
Start-Up Nation 2024 – Get top funding of 250,000 LEI
The programme thus offers varied opportunities both to young people and to those seeking support in the labour market.
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EU funds · 19 August 2023
Who can access non-refundable EU funds?
If you have a dream or a project you want to carry out but lack sufficient financial resources, there is a solution for you: non-refundable EU funds.
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Tax and legislation · 9 August 2023
Catalogue of fixed assets and their normal operating lives
The catalogue of fixed assets and their normal operating lives is important because it provides a classification of fixed assets and a normal operating life for each category.
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Energy · published 9 December 2022
Just Transition: from coal to green energy
Just Transition is a European Union programme aimed at supporting the regions and sectors most affected by the transition to climate neutrality by 2050.
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EU funds · 20 May 2023
Grants of €30,000-120,000 for micro-enterprises in the West Region, in August-September 2023: fitness clubs, construction, video games, photography and other services
In the West development region, micro-enterprises in the services sector in the four counties will have access to EU funds worth €30,000-120,000 for investments.
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EU funds · 11 May 2023
RBL Summit 2023: an experience full of inspiration and ideas for entrepreneurs
We are delighted to share our experience at RBL Summit 2023, an extraordinary event dedicated to leaders and entrepreneurs in Romania.
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EU funds · 8 May 2023
ROMANIA ESG FORUM 2023: transforming businesses towards sustainability, responsibility and profitability
On 4 May 2023, ROMANIA ESG FORUM 2023 took place at the Radisson Blu Hotel Bucharest, an event dedicated to professionals interested in improving business performance through the adoption…
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Digitalisation and innovation · 8 May 2023
SME digitalisation in 2023: opportunities and solutions
The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) hosted, on 4 May 2023, the event “Business Breakfast at the CCIB Palace: What the PNRR means for SME digitalisation in…
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EU funds · 12 February 2021
EU funds for agriculture
YOUNG FARMER DIASPORA €40,000 – €50,000 – development in the agricultural sector.
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EU funds · 27 November 2020
Measure 3 – opening on 3 December
The Ministry of Economy has set the date from which SMEs will be able to submit funding applications for Measure 3 – investment aid of €50,000-200,000 each for SMEs.
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EU funds · 21 July 2020
€80 billion in funds from the European Union
Following the negotiations, Romania will receive €80 billion from the EU budget. The economic recovery plan has thus entered a new phase.
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EU funds · 17 July 2020
Funding for SMEs – working capital
The following funding programmes have been launched for public consultation:
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EU funds · 24 June 2020
PAID INTERNSHIP – We are growing our team!
We are expanding our team of junior consultants at our Bucharest offices
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EU funds · 11 June 2020
OFFICIAL! The procedure for granting support sums for rehiring unemployed people has been approved (Order 456/2020)
Order no. 456/2020 approving the Procedure for granting the sums provided for in Art. III para. was published in the Official Gazette, Part I, no. 484 of 9 June 2020.
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EU funds · 4 June 2020
New EU funds 2020: €2–6 million for Romanian companies through POR 2.2-IMM. The official draft guide
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from a range of sectors will be able to obtain new EU funds of €2–6 million per project from a new POR 2.2-IMM funding line, which is to be…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 28 May 2020
Start Up Nation 2020 – voted by the Chamber of Deputies
On 27 May 2020, the Chamber of Deputies voted the law on the third edition of the Start Up Nation programme.
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Energy · 31 March 2020
The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Business Environment announces measures during the state of emergency for the national programmes it runs
The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Business Environment has adopted, by a Ministerial Order published in the Official Gazette, measures for the duration of the state of emergency, in the context of the spread of the virus…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 27 March 2020
The order that allows start-ups to suspend project implementation
Yes, all economic operators whose activity is affected by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic can request a CSU, as follows:
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Start-ups and diaspora · 9 September 2019
Start-Up Nation 2019, applications from November – December 2019
Two officials of the Ministry for the Business Environment said on Thursday in Bucharest that the state will launch a third edition of the Start-Up Nation programme, through which new companies can obtain funds…
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EU funds · 29 May 2019
Paid internship – Junior EU Funding Consultant
We are expanding our team of junior consultants at our Bucharest offices
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EU funds · 6 May 2019
€200,000 in non-refundable funding – final guide for POR 2.1A launched
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration today published the specific guide for obtaining non-refundable funding under POR, priority axis 2.1.A – micro-enterprises.
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EU funds · 19 April 2019
Relaunch of the POR 2.1A Programme
The Ministry of Regional Development and Public Administration will launch a new call for proposals under investment priority POR 2.1.A – Micro-enterprises (Promoting entrepreneurship…
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Start-ups and diaspora · 14 March 2019
Funding of €50,000 for entrepreneurs in Bucharest
Bucharest City Hall has finalised and opened to public consultation the regulation of the Bucharest Start-up City programme, through which it aims to support at least 200 entrepreneurs in the capital, with a…
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EU funds · 26 November 2018
All companies with more than 500 employees are required to report non-financial information
Order 3456/2018 (the "Order"), published in the Official Gazette of Romania no. 942 of 7 November 2018, amends and supplements the accounting regulations on annual financial statements…
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EU funds · 22 November 2018
Legislative changes regarding environmental permits
Order 1171/2018 (the "Order") approving the Procedure for applying the annual endorsement of the environmental permit and the integrated environmental permit, published in the Official Gazette of Romania no.
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Tax and legislation · 31 October 2018
Intra-group purchases, increasingly controversial in tax inspections
Given the high number of tax inspections over the past two years, a number of tax issues have emerged on the list of those closely examined by the tax inspection teams…
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Tax and legislation · 12 October 2018
Changes to the Tax Code, applicable from November 2018
The main change introduced by the Government through an emergency ordinance concerns value added tax, by extending the application of the reduced 5% VAT rate to sports activities and…
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EU funds · 11 September 2018
Failure to have electronic cash registers falls under the Prevention Law, to be sanctioned with a warning
The Government brings under the Prevention Law all contraventions provided for by the legislation on fiscal electronic cash registers, so that failure to meet the deadline for installing them (1…
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EU funds · 6 September 2018
Ministry of Public Finance inspectors will carry out checks on beneficiaries of sponsorships and patronage
Until now, Romania had no body empowered by law to check how the funds received as sponsorship and patronage are spent by beneficiaries, in…
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