Call window open PR Centru — Intervention 1.2.1: participation of SMEs and RDI organisations in structures, partnerships and collaboration programmes
A PR Centru call worth €10.39 million that covers the co-financing of SMEs and RDI organisations in the Centre Region that are partners in Horizon Europe projects (Joint Undertakings, EIT KICs, Missions). The rate is 100% of eligible costs. You can apply until 9 November 2026.
- Who can apply
- SMEs and research-development-innovation (RDI) organisations in the Centre Region
- Total budget
- €10,389,054.12 (52,704,710 lei), of which €8,830,696 from the ERDF and €1,558,358.12 from the state budget
- Funding amount
- The programme covers 100% of the eligible costs
- Submission period
- 20 Sep 2025 – 9 Nov 2026
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Who can apply
SMEs and research-development-innovation (RDI) organisations in the Centre Region: Alba, Brașov, Covasna, Harghita, Mureș and Sibiu. They must be part of an action (project) funded through a Horizon Europe grant agreement, through Joint Undertakings, EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) or EU Missions.
What it covers
- Co-financing for organisations in the Centre Region that are part of a project funded through a Horizon Europe grant agreement
- Participation in Horizon Europe Joint Undertaking projects
- Participation in EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)
- Participation in projects under Horizon Europe EU Missions
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 applications be submitted under Intervention 1.2.1 PR Centru?
The call opened on 20 September 2025. According to Corrigendum No. 2 of 8 October 2026, submission ends on 9 November 2026.
Who can apply under Intervention 1.2.1 of PR Centru?
SMEs and research-development-innovation organisations in the Centre Region (Alba, Brașov, Covasna, Harghita, Mureș, Sibiu) can apply. The condition is that they are part of a project funded through a Horizon Europe grant agreement, through Joint Undertakings, EIT KICs or EU Missions.
What is the budget of the 1.2.1 PR Centru call?
The call budget is €10,389,054.12 (52,704,710 lei). Of this amount, €8,830,696 comes from the ERDF and €1,558,358.12 from the state budget.
How much of the eligible costs does the programme fund?
The programme's contribution is 100% of the value of eligible costs. Ineligible costs are borne by the beneficiary.
What exactly does Intervention 1.2.1 fund?
It covers the co-financing that organisations in the Centre Region must provide for the Horizon Europe projects in which they are partners, carried out through Joint Undertakings, EIT KICs or EU Missions.
How do you submit the funding application?
Applications are submitted exclusively online, through the MySMIS2021/SMIS2021+ system (mysmis2021.gov.ro), during the call's submission period.
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 — PR Centru — Intervention 1.2.1: participation of SMEs and RDI organisations in structures, partnerships and collaboration programmes
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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