Priority 3 of the Smart Growth Operational Programme provides support for SME projects implementing technological innovation.
Priority axis 3: Increasing SMEs competitiveness; implementation and commercialisation of product and process innovation.
Through this programme, it is possible to:
Budget allocation: € 305.2 million
Priority axis: Innovative and competitive economy.
The programme co-finances the implementation of innovative investments for SMEs in the Lodz region.
Total EU contribution: € 274 835 401
The programme offers grants and loans for implementing innovations in production enterprises (SMEs).
Priority axis 1: Strengthening innovation and competitiveness of the region's economy; support for product, process, marketing and organisational innovations in companies (purchase of equipment, production machines).
Total allocation: € 429 623 387
Priority axis 3: Energy efficiency and low-carbon economy in the region; undertakings in enterprises contributing to the reduction of heat, energy and water losses, as well as to heat recovery.
The programme supports enterprise construction/development, in particular investments in modern machinery and equipment, production equipment and the implementation of ready-made technological solutions, enabling market entry of new or improved products or services.
Priority axis 1: Economy, innovations, modern technologies (innovative investments of enterprises) allocates funds for the development of competitive and modern enterprises in the region and for investments in micro, small and medium enterprises.
Priority axis 3 of the programme, Competitiveness of enterprises, funds the following streams:
1. Creation/retrofitting of business infrastructure for the introduction of new or improved products or services
2. Support for investment activities related to the expansion of export activities, e.g. the purchase of production lines adapted to new market needs
The EU contribution to the programme: € 277 298 996
Priority 1. Innovations in the economy
The programme supports:
RE:Source is Sweden’s leading research and innovation investment within the resource and waste area. It is a national innovation arena and supports the development of innovations that can contribute to a more efficient use of resources in both society and business.
RE:Source has been appointed by the Swedish Energy Agency, Vinnova and Formas as a Strategic Innovation Program, which means it has great importance for Sweden’s international competitiveness, as well as for creating sustainable solutions to global societal challenges.
Investment Aid Tax Credits 2014 – 2020 are intended to sustain the regional industrial and economic development of Malta. The Investment Aid is calculated as a percentage of qualifying expenditure incurred may take the form of tax credits and/or cash grants. These incentive instrument is active until 31st December 2020.
Investment Aid Tax Credits is awarded to SMEs in respect to 'initial investment' meaning an investment in tangible and intangible assets resulting in:
Loan Guarantees facilitate access to finance to assist enterprises in the acquisition of capital assets that will lead to a more effective and efficient production and supply of service/s. The programme is run by MALTA ENTERPRISE CORPORATION.
The main objective of this incentive is to support new investment projects undertaken by enterprises engaged in manufacturing.
Detailes, application form and other support material are available on the link.