North-West RP Guide 114: €100 million for innovation and technology transfer, consultation until 10 November

On 20 October 2026 the North-West Regional Development Agency (ADR) opened public consultation on Applicant's Guide 114, "Support for the innovation and technology transfer ecosystem", under the North-West Regional Programme 2021-2027. The call has a non-refundable allocation of 100,000,000 euro (ERDF plus national co-financing) and funds research and development (R&D) and technology transfer infrastructure in the region. Comments on the guide can be sent up to and including 10 November 2026. The call is not yet open for submissions.

In brief

• Programme: North-West Regional Programme 2021-2027, Priority 1 (competitiveness through innovation and digitalisation)
• Authority: ADR North-West, the Managing Authority for the PR North-West
• Call: Applicant's Guide 114 – Support for the innovation and technology transfer ecosystem
• Beneficiaries: players in the regional innovation ecosystem developing R&D and technology transfer infrastructure; the exact categories of applicants are set out in the guide
• Total budget: €100,000,000 (ERDF + national co-financing)
• Area: the counties of Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Satu Mare and Sălaj
• Public consultation: 20 October – 10 November 2026 inclusive
• Status: guide in public consultation; the submission period has not yet been announced

What does the call fund?

According to the North-West ADR announcement, the call supports research and development (R&D) and technology transfer infrastructure, so that players in the innovation system have access to specialised premises and equipment. The stated objectives are:

• increasing the innovation capacity of SMEs in the region;
• better access for SMEs to R&D and technology transfer infrastructure;
• the adoption of advanced technologies;
• developing the local business ecosystem and skills.

The minimum and maximum value of a project, the aid intensity and the detailed list of eligible costs do not appear in the text of the announcement. They are in the documentation put out for consultation and may change in the final version of the guide.

Who can apply?

The official announcement does not list the categories of applicants; it says only that the call is aimed at players developing R&D and technology transfer infrastructure in the innovation ecosystem. The exact list (for example, whether accredited technology transfer entities, universities, research organisations or partnerships with companies can apply) is in the guide in the archive published on regionordvest.ro. For SMEs, the announced advantage is mainly access to this infrastructure and its services. The announcement does not indicate that companies would be direct applicants.

On the same consultation page, the North-West ADR has archived a different document, also with code 114: "Clujana – Regional Innovation Hub", put out for consultation in August 2026. Do not confuse them: the guide published on 20 October is the general one for the innovation and technology transfer ecosystem.

How do you send comments and what happens next?

1. Download the guide and annexes from the consultation page of the North-West Regional Programme (regionordvest.ro/consultare).
2. Send your proposals up to and including 10 November 2026, by e-mail to regio@nord-vest.ro or through the online form on the same page.
3. After the consultation, the North-West ADR publishes the final guide and announces the submission period. These dates have not yet been announced.

What this means for your business

Our recommendation: at 100 million euro, this is one of the largest innovation calls in the region. The consultation is the moment when conditions can still change, so it is worth using.

• Technology transfer entities, universities and institutes in the North-West: read the eligibility and selection criteria now, check that your accreditations and documents proving ownership of premises are in order, and send comments if a condition excludes you without good reason.
• Innovative SMEs: even if you will not be applicants, the guide shows you what infrastructure and services will appear in the region. A collaboration agreement or a letter of intent with a future beneficiary may carry weight in the evaluation, if the final guide awards points for the involvement of companies.
• Common pitfall: an R&D infrastructure project without a credible plan for use by companies and without clear tariffs for services is hard to defend, especially on the state aid side. Prepare the analysis of demand from SMEs early.

If you are not sure which category your organisation falls into, you can start with the eligibility check.

Frequently asked questions

Can projects already be submitted under Guide 114 of the North-West RP?

No. On 20 October 2026 the guide was only put out for public consultation, until 10 November 2026. Submission starts after the final guide is published, and the submission period has not yet been announced.

What is the budget of call 114 for technology transfer?

The non-refundable allocation is 100,000,000 euro, from the ERDF and national co-financing, according to the North-West ADR. The maximum value per project is set in the guide and does not appear in the official announcement.

Which counties does the call cover?

The North-West Regional Programme covers the counties of Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Satu Mare and Sălaj. Projects must be implemented in this region.

How do I send comments on the guide?

By e-mail to regio@nord-vest.ro or through the consultation form on regionordvest.ro/consultare, up to and including 10 November 2026.

Can a company receive funding directly through this call?

The official announcement presents SMEs mainly as users of R&D and technology transfer infrastructure, not as applicants. Exact eligibility should be checked in the guide, and the final version may change it.

Official sources

• North-West ADR – Public consultation on Applicant's Guide 114 – Support for the innovation and technology transfer ecosystem
• North-West Regional Programme – public consultation page (guide and comments form)

Information checked on 21 October 2026. Conditions may be changed by the managing authority — check the guide in force before you submit.