At a business forum in Burgas, the possibilities for financing projects through national programs, co-financed by the European Union in 2026, were presented. The event, organized in the Industrial and Logistics Park Burgas, brought together representatives of business, institutions, and experts.

The forum, organized by the Regional Information Center - Burgas and the Regional Center for Social Economy and Social Innovations Burgas SEIR under the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, focused attention on:

  • New production models for small and medium-sized enterprises.
  • The expected procedures under the programs "Competitiveness and Innovation in Enterprises" (PCIE) and "Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Intelligent Transformation" (PNIIDIT).
  • Social innovations at the local and regional level.

During the forum, information was announced about an upcoming intake in the period from May to August, related to PCIE. The procedure is aimed at existing small and medium-sized enterprises, providing for an aid intensity of up to 70 percent. The goals of the financing include reducing waste generation, reducing the raw materials used, and increasing the durability of products. The budget of the projects can vary from nearly 77,000 euros to over 400,000 euros.

Tools for supporting youth employment and the development of social enterprises were also discussed.