08/09/2010 - The European Investment Fund announced Call for Expression of Interest No. JER-009/1 to select Financial Intermediaries that will receive resources from the JEREMIE Holding Fund for Bulgaria to implement the following Financial Instrument: Risk Capital Fu
PRESS RELEASE     The European Investment Fund announced Call for Expression of Interest No. JER-009/1 to select Financial Intermediaries that will receive resources from the JEREMIE Holding Fund for Bulgaria to implement the following ...
16/07/2010 - A new call for proposals BG161PO003-2.4.01 “Support for cluster development in Bulgaria”
PRESS RELEASE   A new call for proposals under OP "Competitiveness" BG161PO003-2.4.01 "Support for cluster development in Bulgaria"    On 16 July 2010 the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and the Bulgarian Small and ...
01/07/2010 - A new call for proposals BG161PO003-2.1.08 “Achieving compliance with internationally recognized standards”
 PRESS RELEASE   A new call for proposals under OP "Competitiveness" BG161PO003-2.1.08 "Achieving compliance with internationally recognized standards"     On 1 July 2010 the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and ...
10/06/2010 - Framework Agreement and Funding Agreement on the Implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in the Republic of Bulgaria
  Framework Agreement and Funding Agreement on the Implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in the Republic of Bulgaria     As a result of the efforts of the team of the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism the Agreements with ...
09/06/2010 - A new call for proposals BG161PO003-2.1.07 "Upgrade of technologies in large enterprises"
PRESS RELEASE     A NEW CALL FOR PROPOSALS UNDER OP "COMPETITIVENESS" BG161PO003-2.1.07 "UPGRADE OF TECHNOLOGIES IN LARGE ENTERPRISES"   On 4 June 2010 the Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and the Bulgarian Small and ...
10/05/2010 - A launched call for proposals with a fixed deadline for application BG161PO003-2.1.06 "Upgrade of technologies in small and medium-sized enterprises"
PRESS RELEASE   The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) lauch a call for proposals under the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of ...
30/04/2010 - Indicative Annual Working Programme for upcoming calls for proposals under the Operational Programme "Competitiveness" for 2010, including changes approved through a written procedure for decision making by the Monitoring Committee of the Operational Prog
  Indicative Annual Working Programme for upcoming calls for proposals under the Operational Programme "Competitiveness" for 2010, including changes approved through a written procedure for decision making by the Monitoring Committee of ...
31/03/2010 - A launched call for proposals under the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" 2007-2013
PRESS RELEASE   The Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism and the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) lauch a call for proposals under the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of ...
10/02/2010 - OP "Competitiveness" has received positive compliance assessment from the European Commission
  OP "Competitiveness" has received positive compliance assessment from the European Commission   DG Regional Policy of the European Commission delivered a positive opinion on the compliance of the Management and control systems of ...
30/11/2009 - Approvement of the Indicative Annual Work Programme for 2010
Òhe Monitoring Committee of OP "Competitiveness" approved the Indicative Annual Work Programme for 2010 and the general selection criteria for 7 calls-for-proposals on 25th November, 2009     On the 25th November, 2009, during its ...
21/07/2009 - Òwo open calls for proposals for competitive selection of projects under the Operational programme “Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy” 2007-2013
  PRESS RELEASE     The Ministry of Economy and Energy and the Bulgarian Small and Medium Enterprises Promotion Agency (BSMEPA) launch two calls for proposals for competitive selection of projects under the Operational programme ...
30/05/2009 - Lists of projects approved for financing under two open calls for proposals for competitive selection of projects with a fixed deadline for application: BG161PO003-2.1.04 “Upgrade of technologies in small and medium-sized enterprises” & BG161PO003-2.1.05
Lists of projects approved for financing under two open calls for proposals for competitive selection of projects with a fixed deadline for application: BG161PO003-2.1.04 "Upgrade of technologies in small and medium-sized enterprises" and ...
27/05/2009 - Minister Petar Dimitrov and Mr. Pelly from the European Investment Fund signed the Framework and the Financial Agreements for the implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in Bulgaria
  Today in the Council of Ministers the Framework and the Financial Agreements for the implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in Bulgaria between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the European Investment Fund were officially ...
26/05/2009 - On 27th May 2009 is the official signing of the Framework and Financial Agreements between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria and the European Investment Fund for the implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in Bulgaria
PRESS RELEASE   The ceremony on the official signing of the Framework and the Financial Agreements for the implementation of the JEREMIE Initiative in Bulgaria between the Government of the Republic of Bulgaria, represented by the Minister of ...
25/05/2009 - Lists of projects approved for financing under two open calls for proposals for competitive selection of projects with a fixed deadline for application: BG161PO003-2.1.03 “Introduction of internationally recognized standards” and BG161PO003-1.1.02
  Lists of projects approved for financing under two calls for proposals for competitive selection of projects with a fixed deadline for application: BG161PO003-2.1.03 "Introduction of internationally recognized standards" and ...
27/03/2009 - The European Commission presented a new improved version of the website for development of Trans-European business
We present to you the new improved version of the website, developed by the European Commission which gives information of the opportunities for small and medium-sized companies to develop trade and services on the integrated European market. The ...
19/02/2009 - The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme “Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy” 2007-2013 published “Graphic Standards”of the Operational programme
  The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy" 2007-2013 published "Graphic Standards"of the Operational programme in section "Information materials".  
19/02/2009 - A 45-day prolongation of the 60-day period under articles 2.1 and 2.4 of the contract for granting financial aid, from the expiration date of the same application period under procedure 2007BG161PO003/2.1.1-01/2007
 A 45-day prolongation of the 60-day period under articles 2.1 and 2.4 of the contract for granting financial aid from the expiration date of the same application period under the procedure for granting financial aid ...
06/02/2009 - The Managing Authority of Operational Programme “Competitiveness" published “Information on the requirements for financing under Operational programme “Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy” 2007-2013
The Managing Authority of Operational Programme "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy" 2007-2013 published ""Information on the requirements for financing under Operational programme "Development of the competitiveness of ...
05/02/2009 - A report on the most frequent mistakes made when applying under Priority axis 1 and Priority axis 2.
  The Managing Authority of Operational Programme "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy" 2007-2013 published a report on the most frequent mistakes made when applying under Priority axis 1 and Priority axis 2 of the ...
30/01/2009 - Indicative Annual Working Programme for upcoming calls for proposals under the Operational Programme “Competitiveness” for 2009.
  The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" published the Indicative Annual Working Programme for upcoming calls for proposals for 2009. The complete text of the ...
19/01/2009 - 21st January – Open Day of the Operational Programme “Competitiveness”
 Ministry of Economy and Energy Executive Agency for Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Press Release 21st January – Open Day of the Operational Programme ...
12/01/2009 - The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme “Competitiveness” extends an invitation to candidates to participate in two public tenders. The deadline for submitting offers is 23rd February 2009 at 17.00
  Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,    The Ministry of Economy and Energy – Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" 2007-2013 through "European Funds for ...
09/01/2009 - The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme “Competitiveness” announces vacancies for external experts who will participate in the assessment of project proposals under the Operational Programme
The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Competitiveness" announces vacancies for external experts who will participate in the assessment of project proposals under the Operational Programme.   PRESS RELEASE:    The ...
08/12/2008 - It has been decided that the budget for the four procedures for competitive project selection, announced in October be increased with 88 012 350 BGN.
 Press Release  It has been decided that the budget for the four procedures for competitive project selection, announced in October 2008 be increased with 88_012_350_BGN.  A decision was taken for extending the ...
04/12/2008 - The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme “Competitiveness” invites beneficiaries to submit project proposals on Priority axis 4: “Strengthening the international market positions of the Bulgarian economy”.
 The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" invites the concrete beneficiaries who wish to submit project proposals on Priority axis 4: "Strengthening the international ...
25/11/2008 - Two Operational manuals for implementation of contracts for granting financial aid have been released
  The Managing Authority and the Intermediate Body of the Operational Programme "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy" 2007-2013 have prepared for the beneficiaries who have signed a contract for granting financial aid ...
12/11/2008 - Prolonging the 60-day deadline - articles 2.1.and 2.4.of the contract for granting financial aid for presenting the required documents under the procedure for granting financial aid 2007BG161PO003/2.1.1-01.2007 “Technological modernization of enterpises"
Managing Authority of Operational Programme "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy" 2007-2013   ANNOUNCEMENT   ¹ 2007BG161PO003/2.1.1-01/2007 – 001/12.11.2008        Name of the ...
09/11/2008 - New procedures under the Operational Programme “Competitiveness”, presented during an information campaign
 Near 1700 business representatives, employer organizations, NGOs, banks and consultancy companies took part in the information campaign of the Ministry of Economy and Energy and the Executive Agency for Promotion of Small and Medium-sized ...
05/11/2008 - The Information Day in Sofia will be held on 7.11.2008 at 9.30 in hall ¹ 11 of the National Palace of Culture.
  EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES   Information Day on the four announced project selection procedures under Operational Programme  "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian ...
21/10/2008 - The team of the Managing Authority presents the brochure “Schemes for granting financial aid 2008”
Under the heading of "Information materials" the team of the Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy 2007-2013" presents the brochure:    "Schemes for granting ...
16/10/2008 - The Open Day has warmed the relations between business and experts
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND ENERGY   EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES   The Open Day has warmed the relations between business and experts     The Open Day in the Ministry of Economy and ...
15/10/2008 - Open procedures for competitive project selection BG161PO003-2.1.04 "Technological modernization in small and medium-sized enterprises and BG161PO003-2.1.05 "Technological modernization in big enterprises” with deadline for submission of project proposals
  MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND ENERGY   EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE Open procedures for competitive selection of projects BG161PO003-2.1.04 "Technological modernization in small and ...
15/10/2008 - An information campaign starts on the four announced procedures for project selection under Operational Programme “Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy” 2007-2013
    MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND ENERGY     EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES       PRESS RELEASE   Information Days on the four announced project selection ...
10/10/2008 - Open procedure BG161PO003-1.1.02: "Support of the introduction into production of innovative products, processes and provision of innovative services” for competitive selection of projects with an application deadline on 7.01.2009.
  MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND ENERGY   EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE     Open procedure for competitive selection of projects BG161PO003-1.1.02: "Support for the ...
09/10/2008 - October 15, 2008 - Open Day at the Ministry of Economy
  MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND ENERGY   EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE   Open Day at the Ministry of Economy and Energy On October 15th, 2008 at 9.00 am the Ministry of Economy and ...
06/10/2008 - Open procedure BG161PO003-2.1.03 "Covering of internationally acknowledged standards” for competitive selection of projects with a deadline of application on 5.01.2009
  MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND ENERGY   EXECUTIVE AGENCY FOR PROMOTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES PRESS RELEASE   Open procedure BG161PO003-2.1.03 "Covering of internationally acknowledged standards"  for ...
18/09/2008 - 292 contracts for granting financial aid have been concluded to the total value of 48 384 123 BGN
  Press Release    The first contracts with beneficiaries from the announced procedures on 17.10.2007 by the Ministry of Economy and Energy – the Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness ...
03/09/2008 - The Evaluation Report on the procedure for granting financial aid "Technological modernization in enterprises” and the schedule for contract conclusion have been approved.
  The Evaluation Report on the procedure for granting financial aid 2007BG161PO003/2.1.1-01/2007 "Technological modernization in enterprises" was approved with a Decision TM01-1/03.09.2008 of the Executive Director of the Executive Agency ...
22/08/2008 - The first Evaluation Report on the Operational Programme “Competitiveness" has been approved
  Press Release   with reference to Decision ¹ MC-01-1 from 19.08.2008     A report of the Evaluation Committee under a scheme for granting financial aid "Covering of internationally acknowledged standards" ...
07/07/2008 - Temporary suspension of the collection of project proposals and termination of the Evaluation Committee’s work on procedure 2007BG161PO003/1.1.1-01/2007 "Support for the establishment and development of innovative starting enterprises”.
    The Minister of Economy and Energy Petar Dimitrov suspended by ordinance the work of the appointed Evaluation Committee under the procedure for granting financial aid: "Support for the establishment and development of innovative ...
07/05/2008 - Signed framework agreements with leasing companies
  The Ministry of Economy and Energy has signed framework agreements with leasing companies to begin joint effort to stimulate the development of enterprises through cooperation in the implementation of schemes for granting financial aid for ...
07/05/2008 - Signed framework agreements with the banking sector
  The Ministry of Economy and Energy has signed framework agreements with the banking sector to work on joint effort to boost the development of enterprises through cooperation in the implementation of schemes for granting financial aid for ...
14/04/2008 - Amendment of the Decree 121/31.05.2007
  On 11 April 2007 an amendment of the Decree of the Council of Ministers ¹ 121/2007 was promulgated on granting financial aid under the Operational Programme "Competitiveness" co-financed by the Structural and Cohesion Funds and PHARE ...
01/02/2008 - Annual Programme for upcoming procedures under the Operational Programme “Competitiveness" for 2008.
  The Managing Authority of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" published the annual indicative programme for the forthcoming procedures for 2008. The full text of the program is published ...
01/02/2008 - Public discussion of the rules and procedures for selection of NGO representatives competent about horizontal issues, for participation in meetings of the Monitoring Committee of the Operational Programme "Competitiveness”
  Public discussion of the rules and procedures for selection of NGO representatives, competent about horizontal issues, for participation in meetings of the Monitoring Committee of the Operational Programme "Development of the ...
18/12/2007 - The Monitoring Committee of the Operational Programme “Competitiveness” approved the criteria for project selection under two grant schemes for supporting innovations
  Today the Monitoring Committee of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" 2007-2013 approved the criteria for project selection under two grant schemes for supporting innovations. The grant ...
17/10/2007 - Official start of the first three grant schemes
  Today the first three grant schemes were officially launched.   Minister Peter Dimitrov and Deputy Minister Radeva officially announced  the openining of the first three grant schemes under the Operational Programme "Development ...
28/09/2007 - Official approval of the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" 2007-2013
  The Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" was officially approved by the European Commission.    On 27th September 2007, the Bulgarian Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev and ...
12/03/2007 - Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy"
  On 1st March 2007, the Council of Ministers approved the Operational Programme "Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy" for starting official negotiations with the European Commission. The Operational Programme ...