Business Opportunity: State Offers 50 Million Dinars to Processors, Here's How to Get It and Who is Eligible

Business Opportunity: State Offers 50 Million Dinars to Processors, Here’s How to Get It and Who is Eligible The Ministry of Economy has launched a public call for non-refundable funds totaling 50 million dinars to support the processing of 100% domestic raw fruits and vegetables in 2026. This initiative aims to strengthen production capacities outside of major urban centers and ensure even regional development. The program is open to micro and small legal entities, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs, with funds available for equipment, vehicles, working capital, and facility upgrades.

• The Ministry of Economy has allocated 50 million dinars for grants to support the processing of 100% domestic raw fruits and vegetables.
• The program targets economic entities operating in Serbia, with a focus on areas outside of Belgrade and Novi Sad, to foster regional development.
• Eligible applicants include micro and small legal entities, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs, with funds available for new or used equipment, vehicles, working capital, and facility improvements.
• Grants can cover up to 40% of the investment value, or up to 50% in less developed regions, with the remainder financed through own funds or loans from the Development Fund.
• The application period is open until funds are depleted or April 30, 2026, with detailed documentation available on the ministry’s and the Development Fund’s websites.