DIGIT Call for Innovation 2026 – Up to €300,000 for Digital and Green Technologies
The Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth has published the SPARK call for micro, small, and medium-sized entrepreneurs developing digital or green innovations. Non-repayable grants ranging from €80,000 to €300,000. Applications open from 15 June to 11 September 2026.
Up to €300,000 for the Development of Digital and Green Innovations – New Call Opens in June
The Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth has published the SPARK call (Support Program for Applied Research and Knowledge), financed through the DIGIT project worth €106 million, which supports the digital and green transition of the Croatian economy. The objective of the call is to help entrepreneurs develop their innovative ideas to the point where they are ready for the market.
Who is it intended for?
The call is open to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a registered seat or branch in Croatia.
How much funding is available?
The call is divided into two groups:
Digital innovations (artificial intelligence, automation, digital platforms, etc.) – non-repayable grants ranging from €80,000 to €150,000.
Green innovations (energy efficiency, renewable energy sources, circular economy, etc.) – non-repayable grants ranging from €100,000 to €300,000.
The total fund of the call amounts to €10 million, evenly distributed between these two groups.
What can the funds be used for?
Financing covers the development of prototypes, testing and validation of solutions, research team costs, equipment required for research, market analysis, intellectual property protection, and project management activities.
What are the deadlines?
Applications are accepted from 15 June 2026 at 9:00 AM to 11 September 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Interested in this call?
Applying for this call requires extensive documentation — from a detailed project proposal and financial projections to declarations and proof of co-financing. Our team will assess whether your project meets the conditions of the call and guide you through the entire application process.
Contact us at info@sdr.hr or via the contact form at www.sdr.hr.
This article was produced on the basis of publicly available information from the Ministry of Science, Education, and Youth and the DIGIT project.
