Grant - PK.1.3.08

INTEGRATOR: SME consortia.

Official name (HR): INTEGRATOR

Process and organisational innovation, innovation advisory services and other permitted activities of the joint project.

SuspendedReview updated October 2026.
Intake of new applications is suspended until 17 November 2026, 11:00, when the call reopens.

Who it is for.

An applicant and at least two partners in the SME category. The project leads towards a supplier relationship with a global value chain integrator.

The large integrator is not a grant beneficiary

What can be funded.

Process and organisational innovation, innovation advisory services and other permitted activities of the joint project.

Developing the consortium's supplier capacity

Amount and intensity.

€300,000–820,000 per project. Intensities depend on the activity; basic innovation aid is up to 50%.

Additional activities under the call's rules

Status and deadline.

The Ministry of Economy has extended the suspension of intake until 17 November 2026, 11:00, when the call reopens for applications.

Reopens on 17 November 2026, 11:00

Eligible costs.

  • Process and organisational innovation, innovation advisory services and other permitted activities of the joint project.

What to check before deciding.

  • At least three SMEs implement a joint project.
  • The large integrator is a potential customer or value chain partner, not a grant beneficiary.
  • The call reopens on 17 November 2026 at 11:00, so it is worth preparing the application before that date.
The extension and the reopening date were confirmed by the Ministry's notice of 27 October 2026.

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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