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National crafts and artisan fair, Târgu Jiu 2026: free participation and 2,500 lei (MEDAT)

MEDAT is organising the national crafts and handicrafts fair in Târgu Jiu on 22–25 October 2026. Selected exhibitors take part free of charge and receive a lump sum of 2,500 lei for accommodation and transport. Registration is on sme-ecotech.gov.ro, in order of registration.

Who can apply
SMEs, cooperative societies (including mixed craft cooperatives), authorised natural persons, individual and family businesses, as well as professional associations and foundations that promote crafts and handicrafts, can register…
Funding amount
A free exhibition space and a lump sum of 2,500 lei for each selected exhibitor
Submission period
5 October 2026, 10:00 – 15 October 2026, 20:00

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National Handicrafts Fair in Târgu Jiu: free participation and 2,500 lei for craftspeople

Who can apply

SMEs, cooperative societies (including mixed craft cooperatives), PFAs (sole traders), individual and family businesses, as well as professional associations and foundations can register. Cooperatives, associations and foundations can register up to 10 exhibitors, on behalf of the craftspeople or artisans who are their members.

What it covers

  • Free participation in the fair, 22–25 October 2026, on the esplanade of the "Constantina Diță" Municipal Stadium in Târgu Jiu
  • Exhibitor's accommodation (from the flat-rate sum of 2,500 lei)
  • Transport of the exhibitor and their products (from the flat-rate sum of 2,500 lei)
  • The opportunity to hold workshops and practical demonstrations for visitors at your stand
Full analysis National Crafts Fair, Târgu Jiu: free participation and 2,500 lei for craftspeople Conditions, steps and pitfalls, with official sources →

Apply in the current call window

  1. We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
  2. We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
  3. We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
  4. We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.

Frequently asked questions

When and where does the National Fair for Crafts and Handicrafts 2026 take place?

The fair takes place in Târgu Jiu, on 22–25 October 2026, on the esplanade of the "Constantina Diță" Municipal Stadium in Gorj county. It is organised by AIMMT Ploiești, under MEDAT.

Until when can you register, and where?

Registration is done on the sme-ecotech.gov.ro platform, from 5 October 2026, 10:00, until 15 October 2026, 20:00. The deadline may be extended until all available places are taken.

What support do selected exhibitors receive?

They take part in the fair free of charge and receive a flat-rate sum of 2,500 lei for their accommodation and for the transport of themselves and their products.

Who can register for the fair?

SMEs, cooperative societies (including mixed craft cooperatives), PFAs (sole traders), individual and family businesses, as well as professional associations and foundations can register. Cooperatives, associations and foundations can register up to 10 exhibitors from among their members.

How are exhibitors selected?

Admission is in the order of registration, provided the eligibility criteria are met. The total number of places has not been publicly announced.

How long does it take to prepare the application?

It depends on the complexity of the project and the documents you already have. The first step is the eligibility analysis, which tells you what needs to be prepared.

What happens if I do not qualify?

We tell you before any contract is signed, and if another suitable programme exists, we point you to it.

Next step

Apply in the current call window — National Fair for Handicrafts and Crafts, Târgu Jiu 2026: free participation and 2,500 lei (MEDAT)

Fill in the form and we will tell you whether you qualify. If you do not qualify under this programme, we will tell you which other one you could apply for — or that there is none, if that is the case.

or call us directly on 0755 167 167

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