The budget for this call for projects is of EUR29 million out of a total budget of EUR94 million allocated for three years (2018-2020).
Companies may access EUR0.5 million to EUR3.5 million that may cover 30% to 100% of the project value depending on the region and type of business.
“We want to switch from outsourcing to developing products with high added value. Though the state aid and de minimis schemes, we wish to support Romanian companies,” said Cojocaru.
Projects may be submitted online between December 17, 2018 and February 14, 2019.
Cojocaru added the IT&C sector is growing in Romania and currently contributes 7% of the country’s gross domestic product.