Vouchers for
Green Innovation and the Green Transition

Access expert support worth up to EUR 4,000 gross per beneficiary through the GREENSMES project. For micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs in Republika Srpska, primarily in the Banja Luka region.

The call remains open until the available funds are exhausted.

CIDEA Interreg IPA GREENSMES
Who Can Apply?

Eligibility Requirements

Business Status

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs that meet the call requirements and qualify as SMEs under the European Commission’s definition.

Location

A registered office in Republika Srpska, primarily in the Banja Luka region.

Business Requirements

All due taxes and social security contributions must be paid, and the business must not be undergoing bankruptcy or liquidation proceedings. All general and specific requirements are set out in the open call.

Eligible Sectors (S3)

Support is available to businesses operating in the following sectors. The detailed scope of each sector is set out in the open call.

Environmental Sustainability, Clean Technologies and the Circular Economy

ICTDevelopment of proprietary software and/or hardware solutions

Food Industry
Excluding primary agricultural production

Energy Sector

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and AutomationDevelopment of proprietary products

Systems for Smart Homes, Cities and Mobility

What Will You Receive?

Expert Support for Practical Solutions

Vaučer predstavlja stručne i savjetodavne usluge eksperta kojeg angažuje i plaća CIDEA. Nema isplate novca preduzećima niti finansiranja nabavke opreme. Podrška obuhvata tri oblasti:

Innovation Management

Green transition roadmaps, internal procedures and training for employees and management.

Innovation Management

Green transition roadmaps, internal procedures and training for employees and management.

Green Innovation

Plans for developing green products, processes and services, feasibility studies and commercialisation strategies.

Green Innovation

Plans for developing green products, processes and services, feasibility studies and commercialisation strategies.

Resource and Energy Efficiency

Analysing energy, water and raw material consumption, reducing waste and preparing technical documentation.

Resource and Energy Efficiency

Analysing energy, water and raw material consumption, reducing waste and preparing technical documentation.

Up to EUR 4,000 gross per beneficiary

Project Objective

The Green Transition of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises

Application and Implementation

From Preparing Your Application to Receiving Expert Support

Preparing Your Application
Download the Documents
Complete the application form and prepare a signed and stamped declaration, scanned as a PDF.
Application deadline
Until funds are exhausted
Applications must be submitted by email and are assessed on a rolling basis as they are received.
Beneficiary Selection
Checks and Approval
Administrative checks, quality assessment, final checks and selection of a suitable expert.
Delivery of Support
Up to Six Months
From the date the contract is signed, in cooperation with an expert hired by CIDEA.
APPLICATION SUPPORT

Need Help Preparing Your Application?

CIDEA offers individual consultations and support to businesses and entrepreneurs interested in applying for vouchers. Assistance is available for all three areas of support: innovation management, green innovation, and resource and energy efficiency.

For questions and assistance with your application, contact Milena Ljubičić at milena.ljubicic@cidea.org.

Get Help with Your Application
SEPARATE CIDEA PROGRAMME

Up to Three Days of Free Consulting per Business

The Innovation Capacity Building Programme offers individual work with an expert to assess needs, identify development priorities and prepare an action plan for the green transition.

Deadline: 20 November 2026, or until all available consulting capacity is booked.

This programme has a separate call and its own application forms. Participation is neither a requirement for applying for a voucher nor a guarantee of receiving one.

Official CIDEA Call and Documents ↗

Ready for Green Innovation?

Download the documents and complete the application form. The declaration must be signed by an authorised representative, stamped with the business’s official stamp and scanned as a PDF. Send both documents by email.

Applications must be submitted exclusively by email:
milena.ljubicic@cidea.org

CIDEA Banja Luka

City Development Agency

Project: GREENSMES

Funded by: Interreg VI-B IPA Adriatic Ionian 2021–2027 Programme.

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