Call closed North-West Regional Programme — productive investments for SMEs (calls 131)
Line 131 of PR North-West funded productive investments by SMEs in Bihor, Bistrița-Năsăud, Cluj, Maramureș, Satu Mare and Sălaj. The latest calls, 131.E (venture capital fund) and 131.H (crowdfunding pilot), closed in 2026. No new call window has been announced.
- Who can apply
- 131.E
- Total budget
- 131.E
- Submission period
- 22 June 2026, 10:00 – 15 July 2026, 10:00
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This call window has closed. Most programmes reopen — we will notify you in good time and prepare your application before it does.
Who can apply
131.E: the applicant was the fund manager selected through a tender (Fortech Ventures B.V.). SMEs with a registered office or place of business in the North-West Region receive investments from the fund as final recipients. 131.H: only micro-enterprises selected through the Crowd4SME-NW project.
What it covers
- Equity and quasi-equity investments in SMEs, combined with grants, through a venture capital fund (131.E)
- Funding for SMEs in the pre-seed, seed or commercialisation phase (131.E)
- Support for micro-enterprises selected through the Crowd4SME-NW crowdfunding programme (131.H)
We will notify you of the next round
- We analyse whether you qualify and under which programme exactly.
- We build the application: business plan, budget, supporting documents.
- We submit during the call window and follow the evaluation.
- We stay with you through the reimbursement file and final payment.
Frequently asked questions
Can productive investment projects for SMEs still be submitted under the North-West Regional Programme?
No, not under line 131. The last calls have closed: 131.E on 30 April 2026 at 10:00, and 131.H on 15 July 2026 at 10:00. The calendar revised on 26 August 2026 provides for no further 131 calls in 2026.
Can an SME submit a funding application directly under call 131.E?
No. Under 131.E the only eligible applicant was the fund manager selected through a tender (Fortech Ventures B.V.). SMEs can receive equity or quasi-equity investments, combined with grants, directly from the venture capital fund it manages.
What conditions must an SME meet to receive investments from the 131.E fund?
At the date of the investment, the SME must have its registered office or a secondary office/place of business in the North-West Region, registered with the Trade Register (ONRC). The funded activity must be carried out in the region throughout the duration of the investment.
What was the budget of call 131.E?
23,529,411.80 euro: 20,000,000 euro from the ERDF and 3,529,411.80 euro national co-financing.
Is there another call currently open for companies in the North-West?
Yes. Call 961, for projects in STEP areas (strategic technologies), accepts applications from 28 August 2026, 10:00 to 12 October 2026, 10:00. Companies established under Law 31/1990, from micro-enterprises to large enterprises, can apply if they have at least one closed fiscal year.
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
We will notify you in the next round — North-West Regional Programme — productive investments for SMEs (131 calls)
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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