EU funding programmes
Measures
An overview of the EU funding programmes our clients use most. This is not a complete list — for a full overview of all measures, .
List of funding measures
EIS Business Development Grant
Support for companies registered in the Estonian Commercial Register to implement a comprehensive development plan and increase international competitiveness, added value and export capacity. Applicants must meet at least three of the eight conditions specified in the regulation. The development plan must combine at least three eligible areas of activity, and applicants must receive preliminary advice from EIS and approval of their development plan before submitting an application. The project eligibility period is generally up to 24 months. The regulation has entered into force, but the blog post does not confirm the opening date of the application round.
500 000 €
Business development project grant for deep tech start-ups
Support for deep tech start-ups preparing for international growth: testing the market potential of their solution and developing the knowledge and skills needed for exporting. Deep tech start-ups registered in the Estonian Commercial Register that have been operating for up to 7 years and have at least two full-time positions are eligible to apply.
100 000 €
EIS Development Programme
The programme is aimed at companies seeking to undertake comprehensive organisational development covering several core processes. A prerequisite for applying for support is the development and implementation of a higher value-added product/service or business model.
500 000 €
EIS Product Development
This measure is for developing new products, services and technologies. It supports businesses seeking to invest in innovation and bring new solutions to market.
500 000 €
EIS Applied Research Measure
Supports businesses' research and development activities in cooperation with research institutions and sector specialists. The measure helps turn scientific knowledge into practical business solutions and new products.
2 000 000 €
EIS Digitalisation Roadmap Advisory Service
Supports businesses in implementing their digitalisation roadmap through advisory services. The company must already have a valid EIS digitalisation roadmap.
35 000 €
EIS Real Economy Measure
Supports broad-based digitalisation in businesses and the adoption of real-time economy solutions.
150 000 €
Defence Industry Product Development Grant
Supports research and development activities and innovation capacity among defence industry businesses. The project will result in the development of an internationally competitive new or significantly modified defence-related technology, product or service (including dual-use technologies, products or services).
3 000 000 €
Large-Scale Investment Grant
Encourages large-scale investment in Estonia, increasing businesses’ competitiveness, export capacity and added value. Each grant recipient creates at least 30 new jobs in Estonia with salaries at or above the sector average. Eligible costs must be at least 100 million euros. For large enterprises, the investment must create a new economic activity (a new EMTAK code); this restriction does not apply to SMEs.
20 000 000 €
Business Investment Grant
Encourages business investments that support the creation of higher added value and increased international competitiveness. Support is provided for an initial investment that facilitates new economic activity — when diversifying activities, the new activity must have a different four-digit EMTAK code. Added value per employee must exceed the Estonian average for the sector in the second year after the project.
3 000 000 €
Innovation and development voucher grant
Increasing the competitiveness of SMEs through the development of innovative products, services and technologies with higher added value. Support is provided for knowledge and technology transfer, building capacity in intellectual property protection, and cooperation with research and development institutions, engineering service providers and competence centres.
35 000 €
Food Industry Investment Grant
To strengthen the economic capacity and competitiveness of food industry businesses and contribute to achieving environmental and climate policy objectives. Support is available for investments that help reduce negative environmental impacts, upgrade technology, secure input supplies or increase market orientation.
3 500 000 €
EIS Digitalisation Roadmap
Supports the preparation of a digitalisation roadmap, strategy and three-year action plan. The outcome is a concrete, prioritised action plan for implementing the company's digital transformation.
10 000 €
SME Development Programme
Supports the growth and competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises outside Harju County and Tartu. The programme helps businesses carry out strategic development activities, including product/service development, business model development, digitalisation and automation, launching and/or increasing exports, etc.
300 000 €
PRIA Rural Investment Grant
Supports investments in production, digitalisation and construction/reconstruction by businesses operating in small towns or rural areas. The measure helps create jobs and improve competitiveness in rural areas.
200 000 €
KIK Energy and Resource Efficiency
Supports business investment in energy and resource efficiency and the promotion of safe material circulation. The measure helps reduce the environmental impact and costs of production.
2 000 000 €
Grant for investments that reduce GHG emissions
Supports investments by manufacturing, water supply/waste management and energy companies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of output and increase added value. Innovative technologies are prioritised. Applicants must operate in EMTAK sections C, D or E. Added value per employee must exceed 45 300 € after the project.
5 000 000 €
Ida-Virumaa SME Investment Grant
To support economic diversification in Ida-Viru County and increase business competitiveness through SME investments. Support is available for establishing a new business or unit, producing a new product or providing a new service, increasing production capacity or fundamentally restructuring the production process.
3 000 000 €