Business Offers and Funding Opportunities
More than 40 calls for applications for funding from the European Union will be announced in 2018. The programs target the public, non-governmental and private sectors. The year begins with the “Encouraging Entrepreneurship” procedure under the Innovation and Competitiveness Operational Program. The program is aimed at start-ups and provides a very high rate of grants (80%), while the eligible activities are very broad. Funding is up to BGN 200,000. Costs for the purchase of equipment and specialized software, rental of premises, marketing activities, salaries for expert positions, etc. are eligible for funding.
Information on this and all open application procedures for EU programs can be found on the website of the Directorate-General for European Funds for Competitiveness.
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If you are a non-governmental organization, you can check out the information portal for NGOs in Bulgaria, which publishes current funding opportunities from private initiatives, foundations and international programs. The portal’s address is here – https://www.ngobg.info
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A Chinese investment intermediary is looking on behalf of a client for a Bulgarian partner interested in building a solar park or a wind farm on the territory of Bulgaria. The investment envisaged upon entering into an agreement with a suitable partner in Bulgaria amounts to EUR 100 million. If you are interested in this offer, you can contact the intermediary in China directly via e-mail kevin_wangxk@yeah.net.
