The consultative version of the Applicant Guideline for investments implemented by SMEs within the Regional Operational Program (POR) has been published for public debate until 24.08.2016.

 Eligible beneficiaries:

• non-agricultural SMEs from urban areas (also micro-enterprises) and
• non-agricultural medium enterprises from rural areas.

It is required for a beneficiary to have at least 3 years of activity and to register operational profit for the year prior to project submission.

Eligible regions: North-East, South-East, South Muntenia, South-Vest Oltenia, North-West, Centre;

Eligible investments:

1. Construction, modernization, extension of the production/services areas;
2. Acquisition of tangible (equipment, tools etc), intangible assets (patents, licenses etc), including e-commerce tools.
3. Implementation of quality environmental or health management systems;
4. Participation at international fairs and exhibitions, trade missions etc.

Eligible non-reimbursable value: minimum 200.000 euro and maximum 1.000.000 euro.

Non- reimbursable financing rate:

For investments mentioned at points 1 and 2:

• Small enterprises: 60% (from North-East, South-East, South Muntenia, South-West Oltenia, North-West, Center regions) and 45% (from West region);
• Small and micro enterprises: 70% (from North-East, South-East, South Muntenia, South-West Oltenia, North-West, Center regions) and 55% (from West region);

For investments mentioned at points 3 and 4: up to 90%;

All the conditions that beneficiaries must meet to access this funding can be found here.