Who it is for.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises processing meat, cereals, fruit and vegetables, including slaughterhouses.
Large enterprises are not eligible
What can be funded.
Investments in developing eligible processing capacity through the CAP Strategic Plan financial instrument.
Instrument 73.11.FI
Loan and write-off.
Loans €200,000–3,000,000 with a possible write-off of up to 40% of the principal, depending on the criteria met.
Possible write-off up to €1.2 million
Status and preparation.
HBOR has been accepting loan applications since 28 October 2026. It lends directly, and loans can be disbursed until 31 December 2029.
Open since 28 October 2026
Eligible costs.
- Investments in developing eligible processing capacity through the CAP Strategic Plan financial instrument.
What to check before deciding.
- The write-off criteria are set out in Annex 2 of the HBOR programme.
- Do not assume the full 40% write-off is available to every project.
- Working capital is not eligible.
The amounts come from the HBOR programme. They do not constitute loan approval or a guaranteed write-off.
How we prepare the project.
First we check the activity, the size of linked enterprises, the location, the costs and the start date. Then we align the budget, own funds and the evidence this instrument requires.
During preparation we agree the responsible people, documents and deadlines. After approval we track procurement, costs, reporting and indicators. See how we manage implementation.
Eligibility check
activity, company size, location, start date
Budget and evidence
costs, own funding, evidence
Application
responsible people, documents, deadlines
Decision
the competent authority decides on the award
Implementation
procurement, costs, reports, indicators
Sources and review date.
Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.