Training for SMEsFree for DIGIHUB clients
EU Funding from A to Z
One day, 6 academic hours and real open calls. After the training you will be able to judge for yourself whether your company is eligible, prepare a competitive proposal in ISUN and implement and report your project without financial corrections.
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Seats available20 of 25
Co-organised with FLAG Burgas–KamenoFisheries Local Action Group
When
Thursday, 26 November 202609:30 – 16:30Where
DIGIHUB, Burgas14 Dame Gruev Blvd., Central Park, 2nd floorFormat
In person, 1 day · 6 academic hours40% theory · 60% practiceParticipation
Completely free for DIGIHUB clientsUp to 25 participants · Co-organisers: DIGIHUB and FLAG Burgas–KamenoAbout the training
The 2021–2027 EU programmes offer substantial funding for small and medium-sized businesses – for machinery, digitalisation, green technologies and new products. But between a good idea and an approved project lie eligibility, evaluation criteria, the budget, the application form in ISUN and reporting.
This training, organised by DIGIHUB together with FLAG Burgas–Kameno (Fisheries Local Action Group), covers the whole journey – from where the money comes from to the final payment. We work on real calls that are open right now, go through the evaluation criteria and do a budgeting exercise, and at the end every participant applies what they have learned to their own company.
The group is limited to 25 participants, so there is time for questions about your specific ideas.
Who is it for
Owners and managersof micro, small and medium-sized enterprises considering an EU-funded project.
Accountants and project teamsstaff who will prepare, manage and report the project.
Start-upswith innovative products looking for their first funding.
Approach
40%Theory
The 2021–2027 programmes, current calls, eligibility rules and how a project is implemented and reported.
60%Practice
Real calls that are open right now, a walk-through of the evaluation criteria, a budgeting exercise and an “Am I eligible?” check for your own company.
What you take away
1A personal “map of opportunities” – the 1–2 calls that fit your company.
2A checklist of the documents you need to apply.
3A project schedule template – from the grant agreement to the final payment.
4The ability to assess your own eligibility under the state aid regimes.
5Clarity on how to implement and report your project without financial corrections.
6The option of a follow-up one-to-one consultation through DIGIHUB’s “Support to find investment” service.
Programme
One-day, in-person training, 6 academic hours. Each module ends with a practical tool that participants take home and use after the training.
26 November 2026
09:30 – 09:45
15 min
Opening
Introductions and expectations
Getting to know the group and a short survey: “What do I want to finance?”
Survey
09:45 – 10:30
45 min
Module 1
Where the money comes from
The 2021–2027 programmes in Bulgaria and the EU’s direct programmes. The difference between a grant and a financial instrument.
Slides, programme map
10:30 – 11:15
45 min
Module 1
Current and upcoming calls
A review of the calls open until the end of 2026 and what to expect in early 2027.
Calls overview table
11:15 – 11:30
break
Coffee break
11:30 – 12:30
60 min
Module 2
Who can apply
The SME definition and linked enterprises, state aid regimes, regional aid intensities and excluded sectors.
SME declaration and statement
12:30 – 13:15
lunch
Lunch break
13:15 – 14:15
60 min
Module 3
Preparing a proposal
Idea → eligibility → quotes → budget → application form in ISUN → qualified e-signature. How the evaluation criteria work.
Document checklist
14:15 – 15:00
45 min
Module 4
Project management
Grant agreement, selecting contractors, project changes, publicity and monitoring.
Schedule template
15:00 – 15:15
break
Coffee break
15:15 – 16:00
45 min
Module 5
Reporting and payments
Advance, interim and final payments, supporting evidence, indicators, durability and audits.
Sample financial report
16:00 – 16:30
30 min
Practice
“Am I eligible?” and Q&A
An exercise on a real call and individual questions from participants.
Worksheet
Speaker
Lead speaker
Nebi Kehaya
Executive Director, FLAG Burgas–Kameno · Project Manager, DIGIHUB
Nebi Kehaya is the Executive Director of the Burgas–Kameno Fisheries Local Action Group, which supports businesses and communities in both municipalities with projects under the Programme for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture. He leads the preparation and implementation of the group’s Local Development Strategy for 2025–2029 – from defining the measures to the intake and evaluation of project proposals.
At DIGIHUB he is a project manager and runs the hands-on events for companies seeking grant funding. In 2026 he presented the “New Models in Manufacturing” call to manufacturing companies in Burgas – eligible applicants and costs, budgeting and the steps for applying through ISUN. He has also spoken at international forums on the blue economy, including the interregional meeting “Approaches to a Sustainable Blue Economy” in Tarragona, Spain.
Organisers
Co-organiser
FLAG Burgas–Kameno
The Fisheries Local Action Group brings together the municipalities of Burgas and Kameno and supports local businesses and communities with projects under the Programme for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture 2021–2027.
Co-organiser
DIGIHUB
The Southeast European Digital Innovation Hub supports small and medium-sized enterprises with free digital transformation services, training and support to find investment.
How to take part
The training is completely free. It is part of the services DIGIHUB offers its clients, and becoming a DIGIHUB client is free too – no fees and no commitments. You do not need to be a client already to sign up: everything starts with the registration form on this page, and we guide you through the rest.
01Reserve a seatFill in the form below. There are 25 seats, allocated in order of registration. If you are already a client of the hub, this is the only step.
02Complete the declarationRight after registering you automatically receive a short questionnaire under the de minimis regime by email – it is free and takes a few minutes. Once you complete it, our assistant will contact you about the remaining documents.
03You become a client and your seat is confirmedOnce approved, you receive confirmation of your participation and all the details for the day. We look forward to seeing you on 26 November at 09:30 at DIGIHUB, Burgas.
Registration
Seats are limited and confirmed in order of registration.
- Completely free
- For DIGIHUB clients
Fill in the form to reserve your seat. You will immediately receive an email with a short eligibility questionnaire (de minimis), and once approved – confirmation of your participation and practical information for the day. The questionnaire is in Bulgarian; if you need help, simply reply to the email.
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