Applied Research Programme Small Projects Application Round

The Applied Research Programme supports the development of innovative products and services by companies, helping to increase sales revenue through the development of new or significantly modified technologies, processes, products, or services. The programme combines business consulting, technology consulting, and financial support.

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Agency	EIS
Region	EU
Country	EE
Legal form	Company
Start date	14 Oct 2025
Max funding	250,000 EUR
Budget	6,000,000 EUR
Coverage	Small enterprises: Applied research – 70%, Experimental development – 45%, Feasibility study – 70% Medium-sized enterprises: Applied research – 60%, Experimental development – 35%, Feasibility study – 60% Large enterprises: Applied research – 50%, Experimental development – 25%, Feasibility study – 50% Self-financing must be in the range of 20% to 75% of eligible costs

Grant application conditions

Applicant type	A company registered in the Estonian Commercial Register, regardless of its size or operating period
Geographical restriction	Estonia
Reapplication restriction	A company can receive funding from this round only once every three years
Pre-counselling requirement	Mandatory pre-counselling with an RUP consultant must be completed before submitting the application
Self-financing rate	The company is required to contribute between 20% and 75% of the eligible project costs
Documentation	https://eis.ee/teenused/rakendusuuringute-programmi-vaikeprojektide-taotlusvoor/

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