Supporting SMEs to grow and expand beyond local markets by the Interreg V-A "Greece Bulgaria" - Info days

21/1/2019

A grant scheme for supporting SMEs to grow and expand beyond local markets has been issued by the Cooperation Programme Interreg V-A "Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020". The scheme will support SMEs with the aim to increase their overall export activity and employment opportunities. Submission of proposals will start on 15 February, 2019 and will be done through the State Aid Information System www.ependyseis.gr/mis. All the relevant documents are published at the webpage of the Call and at the website of the Operational Programme.

Τhe Managing Authority of European Territorial Cooperation Programmes, the Bulgarian National Authority and the Joint Secretariat of the Interreg V-A "Greece-Bulgaria 2014-2020" Cooperation Programme, are organising Information Days for potential applicants in both countries, Greece and Bulgaria.

The dates for the Info Days are the following:

• Friday, the 1st of February 2019 in Thessaloniki, Greece
• Thursday, the 7th of February 2019 in Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
• Wednesday, the 20th of February 2019 in Alexandroupoli, Greece
• Wednesday, the 20th of March 2019 in Haskovo, Bulgaria

Interpretation in English, Greek and Bulgarian will be provided during all Info Days. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to interact through B2B meetings that will be organised in the framework of the events.

Pre-event registration is obligatory for all Info Days. The registration for the 1st Info Day in Thessaloniki (1/2/2019) is now open. Follow this link to register to the event. The registration will remain open until Monday 28/1/2019. 

The exact venue and the agenda of the event will be announced soon on the Programme’s website.

Potential Beneficiaries are advised to visit the Programme website regularly for updates and/or possible rearrangements regarding the Call and the Info Days.