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The 2nd Call for Proposals within the EmBRACE Small Project Fund (SPF), funded by the Interreg VI-A IPA Programme Croatia-Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro is officially closed. The call, which aims to enhance the competitiveness of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in the cross-border area, was open from October 1, 2025, until December 15, 2025.
The call attracted significant interest from the MSEs in the cross-border region. A total of 113 project proposals were submitted, requesting a total of €20.109.595,61 in funding. The total budget available for co-financing projects under this 2nd Call is €3,000,000.00, while the total requested amount is significantly higher, highlighting the strong entrepreneurial spirit and the demand for innovation support in the region.
Participation Statistics: The submitted proposals involve a total of 295 micro and small enterprises acting as partners. The geographical distribution of partners is as follows:
- Croatia: 113 partners
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: 104 partners
- Montenegro: 78 partners
Regarding the partnership structure, 69 project proposals involve project partners from all three participating countries, while 44 proposals involve partners from two countries.
Next Steps: Following the closure of the call, the assessment and selection process has commenced. Applicants will be informed about the results after the completion of the assessment process.
For further updates on the EmBRACE project, please visit project page at: https://cbchb.eu/cbc-cro-bih-mne/embrace/
