The Public Call for the Innovation Culture Promotion Programme was open from 5 May to 10 June 2026.
The programme was implemented with a planned budget of EUR 100,000, with the aim of continuously contributing to strengthening Montenegro’s competitiveness and developing an economy based on innovation and knowledge. The maximum amount of financial support per application was EUR 8,000.
A total of 78 project applications were submitted under the Public Call, of which 65 proceeded to evaluation conducted by the Fund’s Internal Commission, in accordance with the Evaluation Process Rulebook. Following the evaluation, the Commission positively assessed 53 projects. Thanks to additional funding, a total of 19 projects were selected for funding, amounting to EUR 150,797.50.
The final funding decision was made on the basis of the ranking list proposed by the Commission, following budget negotiations and verification that all administrative requirements necessary for contract signing had been met. The decision is being published following the signing of contracts with all beneficiaries awarded financial support.
