The Ministry of Economy has published a Public Call for the allocation of non-refundable funds under the Programme for Strengthening Business Internationalization Capacity in 2025, intended for business entities seeking to enhance their operational capacities and improve their presence in foreign markets.
The total budget amounts to 400 million RSD, representing a significant opportunity for all business entities planning investments aimed at increasing export performance.
The right to apply is granted to entrepreneurs, micro, small, and medium-sized companies, as well as cooperatives, registered with the Serbian Business Registers Agency no later than 31 December 2021, subject to the following requirements:
- positive financial statements for the previous two fiscal years;
- a minimum of 10 employees in 2024;
- stable growth in revenue and number of employees during the period 2021–2024;
- fulfilment of the specific export-related condition:
Export revenue in 2024 exceeding 5,800,000 RSD, or
Export contracts concluded in 2025 with a total value exceeding 5,800,000 RSD, of which at least 3,000,000 RSD must be realised prior to the submission of the application.
For requests exceeding 6 million RSD, additional conditions apply regarding the minimum number of employees.
Non-refundable funds may be used for:
- construction, reconstruction, and adaptation of production and storage facilities;
- purchase of new equipment and machinery;
- financing a portion of permanent working capital (up to 20% of the total investment);
- investments in equipment aimed at improving energy efficiency and environmental standards.
The level of support may amount to up to 30% of the total investment value, while the remaining amount must be financed from the applicant’s own resources.
The financial support ranges from 1 million to 10 million RSD.
Applications shall be submitted to the Development Fund, accompanied by all required documentation evidencing compliance with the eligibility criteria.
The Public Call remains open until available funds are exhausted, but no later than 1 June 2026.
For additional information or consultations, the Tasić & Partners team is at your disposal.