Subsidised loan - HBOR - programme 374

HBOR: private sector investment.

Official name (HR): Investicije privatnog sektora

Tangible and intangible assets for business development and modernisation; related working capital up to 30% of the loan.

OpenReview updated October 2026.

Who it is for.

Companies, sole traders, self-employed persons, family farms, cooperatives, institutions and associations, subject to the programme terms.

Large enterprises are also eligible

What can be funded.

Tangible and intangible assets for business development and modernisation; related working capital up to 30% of the loan.

Capacity, equipment, technology and development

Loan.

The maximum amount is not capped in advance. As a rule, up to 75% of the estimated investment value excluding VAT is financed, with exceptions set out in the programme.

Amount depends on the project and creditworthiness

Terms.

For loans up to €400,000, the standard rates are 3.40% or 3.90% fixed, depending on the purpose, with possible subsidies. For larger loans, the terms are set individually.

Application to HBOR or a commercial bank

Eligible costs.

  • Land and buildings serving the project, machinery, equipment and intangible assets.
  • Related working capital up to 30% of the contracted amount.

What to check before deciding.

  • Demonstrate creditworthiness, own contribution and the purpose of the investment.
  • This programme has no general automatic principal write-off.
The interest rate and amount depend on the purpose and the lending model.

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.

  1. Eligibility check

    activity, company size, location, start date

  2. Budget and evidence

    costs, own funding, evidence

  3. Application

    responsible people, documents, deadlines

  4. Decision

    the competent authority decides on the award

  5. Implementation

    procurement, costs, reports, indicators

Sources and review date.

Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.

Related calls and instruments.

Tax reliefOpen

R&D tax relief

250–400% of costs as an additional reduction of the tax base

Sector
Activities with in-house research and development
Large enterprises
YES - subject to the call's terms
What can be funded
Staff, depreciation of research equipment, contract research, knowledge and patents, and other directly related eligible costs.
Deadline / availability
Application before the project starts
Terms, costs and preparation
Loan with capital rebateOpen

HBOR: energy efficiency

Loan up to €3 million; write-off up to 50%

Sector
Eligible manufacturing, commercial and service activities
Large enterprises
YES - subject to the call's terms
What can be funded
Energy-efficiency measures in processes and buildings, plus eligible renewable energy (RES). Energy savings must be verifiable.
Deadline / availability
Rolling, via commercial banks
Terms, costs and preparation
GrantUpcoming

STEP SPIN: strategic partnerships

Draft: €3–10 million

Sector
Strategic digital, clean and biotechnologies
Large enterprises
YES - subject to the call's terms
What can be funded
Development of STEP strategic technologies. Experimental development is mandatory, together with a regional value chain and technological maturity.
Deadline / availability
Consultation closed on 14 October 2026; application date not published
Terms, costs and preparation

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