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New Opportunities for Romanian SMEs under the Swiss–Romanian Cooperation Programme – SME Eco-Tech Component


Under the SME Eco-Tech component, small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing sector can access favourable financing for investments in green technologies and energy-efficiency solutions. According to the programme’s implementation procedure, the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT), acting as the Programme Operator, launched a competitive selection process for partner financial institutions. Following the evaluation, five partner banks were approved. Thus, Banca Transilvania, BRD, CEC Bank, UniCredit, and ProCredit will provide loans to eligible companies under this programme on competitive financial terms.

The SME Eco-Tech Programme, managed by the Ministry of Economy, Digitalisation, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEDAT), has a total budget of 288.8 million RON, of which 70% is financed through the Swiss contribution under the second Swiss financial assistance package for Romania.

The programme aims to support the green and digital transformation of small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises, helping them reduce their environmental footprint. Eligible companies may receive a grant covering up to 40% (maximum 50,000 CHF) of eligible project costs, with the remaining amount to be financed through a partner bank loan.

The scheme targets small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the manufacturing sector, with project applications evaluated on a “first-come, first-served” basis via an online platform. Through this component, more than 800 beneficiaries are expected to receive support, fostering technological modernisation, competitiveness and the transition towards a sustainable economy.

The SME Eco-Tech Programme marks another important step in the Swiss–Romanian partnership, aimed at reducing economic and social disparities across Europe while enhancing Romania’s competitiveness through innovation and sustainability.

Full details on the application procedures are available at: https://economie.gov.ro/290-milioane-de-lei-sprijin-pentru-mediul-de-afaceri-din-fonduri-elvetiene/