{"id":25281,"date":"2026-04-02T14:15:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T11:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mi.government.bg\/?page_id=25281"},"modified":"2026-09-09T23:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T20:30:53","slug":"programme-scientific-research-innovation-and-digitalization-for-smart-transformation-2021-2027","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mi.government.bg\/en\/general\/programme-scientific-research-innovation-and-digitalization-for-smart-transformation-2021-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Programme „Scientific Research, Innovation and Digitalization for Smart Transformation“ 2021-2027"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated last 18.06.2025<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The programme\u2019s two main priorities are: Sustainable development of Bulgaria\u2019s research, development, and innovation ecosystem.; Digital transformation of the public sector.<\/p>\n

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How is the program\u2019s budget distributed?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Priority 1: Sustainable development of Bulgaria\u2019s research, development, and innovation ecosystem<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The focus of actions is on strengthening the capacity of scientific organizations and higher education institutions; enhancing their cooperation with industry; shortening the path from research to innovation; implementing, transferring technologies and knowledge and their market realization; creating conditions for internationalization and increasing the share of R&D employment in the public and private sectors; creating and sharing data for scientific research and innovation; overcoming regional imbalances by supporting businesses in less developed regions to facilitate access to R&D.<\/p>\n

Priority 2: Digital transformation of the public sector<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Data created in the public, private, scientific, and non-governmental sectors is becoming a key asset for the development of society. They form the backbone of a data-based paradigm of governance and economy and a foundation for informed decision-making across all areas of public life. Data are an integral part of both scientific research and the creation of innovative services and products that stimulate additional investments, create jobs, improve quality of life, support environmental protection, and increase resource efficiency.<\/p>\n

The specific objective is to harness the benefits of digitization for citizens, companies, research organizations, and public bodies (ERDF).<\/p>\n

Priority Technical Assistance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The main objective of the procedure is to increase the efficiency of the Managing Authority (MA) and the Intermediate Bodies (IB) of the „Research, Innovation and Digitization for Smart Transformation“ for the period 2021-2027, to improve the capacity of the program beneficiaries and to ensure awareness of the measures under it.<\/p>\n

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What is the size of the program budget?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Total budget: BGN 2,974,772.45, of which BGN 2,441,196.62 is from the ERDF and BGN 533,575.83 is national co-financing.<\/p>\n

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What are the ways to apply for funding?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To create and submit a project proposal for a specific procedure under PSRIDST, you must register in the UMIS system.<\/p>\n

The system is interactive and easy to use. If you encounter any difficulties when submitting a project proposal, you can refer to the system user guide<\/a> published to guide and assist users.<\/p>\n

On the official PSRIDST<\/a> website, for a specific procedure you can find information on how, to whom, and within what deadlines you can ask additional questions and seek clarifications regarding the Procedure\u2019s Application Conditions.<\/p>\n

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What are the conditions for applying to procedures under PSRIDST?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For each procedure there are published \u201cApplication Conditions,\u201d where you will find specific information tailored to the specifics of the chosen procedure:<\/p>\n