The “RO Innovation” programme schedule, part of the EEA and Norway Grants (2014-2021), was updated, and starting with April will be launched new calls dedicated to SMEs and NGOs from Romania. The “RO Innovation” programme seek to stimulate and develop long-term business cooperation between the Donor States (Norvegia, Islanda si Liechtenstein) and Romania based on business development and innovation.

Total program budget: 45 mill. euro

Areas of support:

• Innovative technologies, processes and services
• Sustainable business development
• Greening of existing businesses and processes
• Development and implementation of innovative products and services

Programme components:

• Green Industry Innovation;
• ICT – Information and Communication Technology;
• Blue Growth (based on resources from the Black Sea);
• Boost to Romanian business sector;

The amount of non-reimbursable financing is up to 70%, but no more than 2.000.000 euro, depending on the size of the enterprise, project activities and region of implementation;

Eligible applicants:

• SMEs;
• NGOs;

Eligible partners:

• SMEs;
• NGOs;
• Universities;
• Public institutions;

Calls expected to be launched in the coming period:

• Fund for Bilateral Relations – Call for Travel Support – May 2018
• Individual Project Scheme – call for project proposals for: “Green Industry Innovation”, “ICT”, “Blue Growth” – May 2018
• Small Grants Scheme – call for project proposals for: “Green Industry Innovation”, “ICT” and “Blue Growth” – May 2018
• Small Grants Scheme  – call for project proposals: “Boost to Romanian business sector” – April 2019

More information regarding the programme you can find here.