An invitation has been issued Process innovation in S3 areas, intended for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from the processing industry that want to improve business processes through digitalisation, the green transition and the commercialisation of innovative products.
The aim of the call is to increase the competitiveness of enterprises through innovation of processes and organization of business and to encourage a more successful exit of innovative products to the market.
Subject of the call
The call supports projects introducing process and organisational innovations to commercialise innovative products or services. Particular emphasis is placed on:
- digitalisation of business
- green transition
- adapting business processes
- Development of new business models
- training employees to apply new business models.
Purpose of the call
The purpose of the call is to support innovative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises from the manufacturing industry in commercialising innovative products that are new to the market and fall under one or more of the thematic priority areas Smart Specialization Strategies (S3).
Financial allocation
The implementation of the call is ensured €17,188,524.40 grants.
The aid amount per project is:
- at least EUR 150,000
- up to €450,000.
Aid intensity
The co-financing intensity shall be:
- to 50 % eligible costs for aid for process and organisational innovation
- to 50 % eligible costs for innovation aid for SMEs
- to 75 % eligible costs for activities financed under the de minimis rules.
Eligible applicants
You can apply:
- micro-enterprises
- small businesses
- medium-sized enterprises
operating within Sector C - Manufacturing (NKD 2025).
Projects are carried out independently (partnerships are not eligible).
Eligible activities
The call finances activities aimed at:
- process innovation and business organisation with a focus on digitalisation and the green transition;
- adapting innovative products or services to market requirements;
- supporting project activities related to the implementation of the project.
The project must include at least one process innovation related to digitalisation or the green transition.
Deadline and method of submission of applications
Applications will be received from 1 September 2026 at 11 a.m. until the available funds are used up, and at the latest by 31 December 2026 at 11 a.m..
Project proposals are submitted electronically via the system eCohesion.
Questions and Answers
Applicants have the right to ask questions related to the Call continuously from the moment of publication of the call, and no later than fourteen (14) days before the deadline for submission of project proposals.
Questions with a clearly indicated reference to the Invitation can only be sent via e-mail to the address inovacijeus32026@mingo.hr, and the answers to the questions will be published on the website https://eufondovi.gov.hr/ within the scope of the corresponding call.
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