Loan with capital rebate - HBOR - production modernisation

HBOR: production modernisation.

Official name (HR): Krediti za modernizaciju proizvodnje

New plants, capacity expansion, diversification or a fundamental change of process, together with digital and industrial solutions.

OpenReview updated October 2026.

Who it is for.

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises registered for manufacturing. Eligibility is also checked at the level of related companies.

Large enterprises are not eligible

What can be funded.

New plants, capacity expansion, diversification or a fundamental change of process, together with digital and industrial solutions.

Equipment, technology and intangible assets

Loan and write-off.

Loan €100,000–3,000,000. Possible write-off of up to 50% of the principal, at most €1.5 million, subject to the criteria and aid limits.

0% interest on the ERDF part of the loan

Status and preparation.

Active programme, application directly to HBOR. The rebate is claimed, with evidence, after the investment. Repayment term up to 15 years, with a grace period of up to 3 years.

The investment may start only after the application is submitted (incentive effect)

Eligible costs.

  • New equipment, production lines, expansion or new production capacity.
  • Digitalisation and software that form part of the eligible investment.
  • Construction, reconstruction and intangible assets under the programme terms.

What to check before deciding.

  • SMEs in an eligible manufacturing activity only.
  • Creditworthiness and a complete financing package.
  • The capital rebate depends on criteria met and evidenced after the investment.
The maximum nominal write-off is calculated from the maximum loan and the rebate percentage. The actual amount depends on the criteria and aid.

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.

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