Official name (HR): Inovacije procesa u S3 područjima
Process or organisational innovation to commercialise an innovative product. A digital or green change to the process is mandatory.
The official documents state two dates. See the Status and deadline section for the difference and sources. Plan to submit before the earlier date.
Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises in manufacturing. The project falls within one of the S3 (Smart Specialisation) areas.
Large enterprises are not eligible
Process or organisational innovation to commercialise an innovative product. A digital or green change to the process is mandatory.
Product at TRL 7 or higher
€150,000–450,000 in grants. Intensity depends on the activity and state aid rules.
Process innovation is mandatory
Applications are open until 30 December 2026, 11:00, and funds are awarded in order of submission until exhausted.
Plan to submit as early as possible; check the deadline on the portal before submitting.
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
Reviewed: October 2026. The current call, its amendments and the official documentation prevail.
250–400% of costs as an additional reduction of the tax base
Loan up to €3 million; write-off up to 50%
Draft: €3–10 million
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