Call window open PoCIDIF — Support for innovative technology projects (Measure 1.1.2)
PoCIDIF grants of 53.17 million euro for innovative technology projects carried out in partnership by SMEs and public-law research organisations. There are two calls, one for the more developed region and one for the less developed regions. Applications are submitted in MySMIS2021 until 16 October 2026, o
- Who can apply
- SMEs and public-law research organisations, in partnership
- Total budget
- 53,174,731 euro
- Submission period
- 29 May 2026, 10:00 – 16 October 2026, 17:00
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Who can apply
SMEs and public-law research organisations, in partnership
What it covers
- Innovative technology projects carried out in public-private collaboration (research organisations and SMEs)
- Research, development and innovation activities in the smart specialisation areas of the SNCISI 2022-2027
- State aid granted under the PoCIDIF RDI scheme, approved by MIPE Order No. 3284/2023
Apply in the current call window
- 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
Until when can projects be submitted under the PoCIDIF call "Support for innovative technology projects"?
Projects can be submitted until 16 October 2026, 17:00. The initial deadline was 31 August 2026. The extension was made by MIPE Order No. 1311/20.08.2026.
What is the budget of the call?
The total budget of the two calls is 53,174,731 euro, according to the guide page published by the Ministry of Investments and European Projects.
Who can apply?
SMEs and public-law research organisations can apply, in partnership, under Measure 1.1.2 "Increasing public-private collaboration (research organisations and SMEs)" of PoCIDIF (Smart Growth, Digitalisation and Financial Instruments Programme) 2021-2027.
What is the difference between calls PCIDIF/946 and PCIDIF/947?
Call 1 (PCIDIF/946) funds projects in the more developed region (MDR). Call 2 (PCIDIF/947) funds projects in the less developed regions (LDR). Both calls are competitive, with a submission deadline.
How do you submit the funding application?
The funding application is submitted through the MySMIS2021 electronic application, together with all the annexes required in section 7.4 of the guide. A withdrawn application can be submitted again if it falls within the call deadline.
Who manages the programme?
The Ministry of Investments and European Projects grants the state aid through the PoCIDIF Managing Authority. The scheme is administered by the National Authority for Research, acting as the Intermediate Body for Research.
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 — PoCIDIF — Support for innovative technology projects (Measure 1.1.2)
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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