Call reference number: DIGIT.2.1.03
Funding source: DIGIT Project
Type of call: Temporary open – one stage submission
Status: Open
Publication date: May 19, 2026, 14:00
Start date for project application submission: June 15, 2026, 9:00
Deadline for project application submission: September 11, 2026, 12:00
Responsible authority: Ministry of Science, Education and Youth
Subject of this call:
The subject of this Call is to support the development of innovative digital and green technologies, products, and processes. By supporting demand-driven development and reducing the risks associated with early and mid-stage innovation, this Call contributes to the creation of a pipeline of solutions aligned with Croatia’s digital transformation and green transition priorities. It also reinforces cross-cutting objectives such as environmental responsibility, energy efficiency, and digital inclusion, contributing to a more resilient and future-ready economy. The goal is to provide targeted and flexible funding for experimental R&D projects that are not yet ready for market uptake or conventional innovation financing.
Total grant funding available: €10,000,000.00
Minimum grant amount: €80,000.00
Maximum grant amount: €300,000.00
Eligible applicants for this call: micro, small, or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Documentation of this call:
- Guidelines for Applicants
- Annex I. Conditions for the Preparation and Implementation of Projects
- Annex II. Declaration by the Applicant
- Annex III. Declaration by the Partner
- Annex IV. Application Form
- Annex V. Indicative Content of the Baseline Survey
- Annex VI. Curriculum Vitae
- Annex VII. Environmental and Social Screening Questionnaire
- Annex VIII. Group Statement
- Annex IX. Minimum Content Requirements for the Partnership Agreement
- Annex X. Project Budget