Opening soon PDDTJ — Support for setting up start-up enterprises through a grant administrator (Gorj, Hunedoara, Galați)
The PDDTJ guide for setting up start-ups through a grant administrator (de minimis aid) in Gorj, Hunedoara and Galați, Priorities 1, 2 and 4, is under public consultation from 8 October to 29 October 2026. The budget and grant amounts are only in the guide's ZIP archive. Submission has not been announced.
- Who can apply
- Entities wishing to become grant administrators for setting up start-ups in the counties of Gorj,…
- Submission period
- public consultation 8 October 2026 – 29 October 2026; submission for grant administrators not announced
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The guide has not been published yet, but good applications are built before launch. Those who start when the call window opens usually miss out on it.
Who can apply
Entities wishing to become grant administrators for setting up start-ups in the counties of Gorj, Hunedoara and Galați (PDDTJ Priorities 1, 2 and 4). The final beneficiaries are the start-ups in these counties, supported through a de minimis aid scheme. The detailed eligibility conditions are in the guide under consultation (ZIP archive) and have not been verified.
Full analysis PDDTJ start-up: €12 million in grants of €50,000–300,000 in Gorj, Hunedoara and Galați Conditions, steps and pitfalls, with official sources →We prepare your application before the window opens
- 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 projects be submitted today for PDDTJ start-up grant administrators in Gorj, Hunedoara and Galați?
No. The applicant's guide is under public consultation from 8 October 2026 to 29 October 2026, published by MIPE on mfe.gov.ro. The submission period in MySMIS2021 has not been announced; it will be set after the guide is approved by ministerial order.
Which counties and priorities does this PDDTJ guide cover?
The guide covers the counties of Gorj, Hunedoara and Galați and falls under Priorities 1, 2 and 4 of the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Programme 2021-2027, for the action "Development of enterprises and entrepreneurship", component "Support for setting up enterprises (start-ups) through a grant administrator".
What type of aid do start-ups receive through this programme?
Support for start-ups is granted as de minimis aid, under a scheme approved by MIPE order (the draft Order is published together with the guide). The money does not go directly to the start-ups, but through grant administrators selected following the call.
How can you send comments on the guide under consultation?
Comments and proposals must be sent within 15 working days of the date of the announcement (8 October 2026), by e-mail to secretariat.dgpim@mfe.gov.ro or to the MIPE headquarters, Șos. București-Ploiești nr. 1-1B, Victoria Office, sector 1, Bucharest.
Where can you find the guide and the de minimis scheme?
The guide's page on mfe.gov.ro publishes the Applicant's guide (ZIP archive, approximately 3.96 MB) and the draft Order on the de minimis aid scheme (Word file). The budget, the allocations by county, the value of the grants and the eligible costs can be read in these documents.
Who manages the call?
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects (MIPE), as the Managing Authority for the Sustainable Development and Just Transition Programme 2021-2027, through the General Directorate for Large Investment Programmes (DGPIM).
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 prepare your application until it opens — PDDTJ — Support for setting up enterprises (start-ups) through a grant administrator (Gorj, Hunedoara, Galați)
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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