We are looking for innovative start-ups with growth/ scaling potential established in the Republic of North Macedonia with physical office/premises and staff in the South-West region which successfully graduated the 1st Cohort of the regional acceleration programme “Ohrid Blue Economy Accelerator” in 2023/2024.

We are looking for start-ups with economic activity in the target area of North-East region in North Macedonia which shall be provided with non-reimbursable financial support – grant (local subsidy). The local subsidy provided by GIZ shall minimize the risk of the external private investors which will express its intention to invest in the start-ups, so their investment can be used for operational costs during growth/ scaling-up phase.

Apply now to the EU4EG Call for Proposals and benefit from the financial support for investments enhancing managerial, technical, and business capacities of your start-up team; improving the business performance of your start-up to a higher level; boosting the local economy, and therefore creating new jobs (in particular for people under 40 years old; women; and vulnerable/marginalised groups), introducing new products and services as well as contributing to the green and circular economy and taking measures towards a zero pollution and zero waste model to prevent negative impact on the environment and climate change.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The application deadline has been extended until 29.07.2024, 12:00 h.