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A New Program to Support SMEs in Romania



Under the second Swiss Contribution to Romania, funding has been allocated for a new program aimed at driving the green and digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector.

At the beginning of December, the Ministry of Finance, acting as the National Coordination Unit for the Swiss Contribution, signed the Implementation Agreement for the "Program for Strengthening SMEs through Improved Access to Financing" with the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism (MEAT). MEAT, as the Program Operator, will implement the initiative in collaboration with selected banking institutions.

The program will run until June 2029, providing financial support totaling 53,924,286 CHF (approximately 289 million RON), of which 70% is covered by the Swiss Contribution and 30% by MEAT through the state budget.

Interested SMEs can receive grants of up to 50,000 CHF (approximately 268,000 RON), covering a maximum of 40% of eligible investment project costs. In addition, they can access a market-advantageous bank loan covering at least 60% of the investment value.

Further details will be published on the official website: https://www.economie.gov.ro/
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