Boosting Trade through EU Standards Alignment Grant Scheme
Boosting Trade through EU Standards Alignment
Grant Scheme
Lot 1: Direct Support to SMEs
Lot:2 Direct Support to Microbusinesses
Deadline for submission of the Application Proposals is now extended:
7th July 2026 at 12:00 Cyprus Time
The eunite programme is pleased to announce a call for proposals to provide direct support to SMEs and microbusinesses in the Turkish Cypriot community to align with EU standards and contribute to boosting trade across the Green Line and/or the wider EU market.
The grant scheme supports investments that improve:
- EU standards alignment
- Product quality and business processes
- Innovation and competitiveness
- Digitalisation
- Green transition
- Market access
The grant scheme is open to eligible:
- Manufacturers
- Producers
- Business-to-business service providers
Please ensure that the Grand Scheme Guidelines, which outline the rules and eligibility requirements, have been thoroughly reviewed.
Boosting Trade through EU Standards Alignment
GRANT LOTS
Two funding streams are available under this call:
Lot 1: Direct Support to SMEs
- EUR 20,000–60,000
- Up to 40 SMEs
- Indicative total allocation: EUR 1.7 million
Lot 2: Direct Support to Microbusinesses
- Up to EUR 20,000
- Up to 30 microbusinesses
- Indicative total allocation: EUR 450,000
Application Process:
The call for proposals follows a single-stage full application process.
Applicants may apply to ONE LOT ONLY, based on the size and profile of their business. Applications will be accepted exclusively online via the link provided in the section above. Applicants are kindly advised to carefully review the list of required documents before submitting their application to ensure completeness and compliance.
Information Sessions :
The eunite team will hosted three sessions to present key details of the Call for Proposals and to answer applicants’ questions.
- Nicosia: 20 May 2026, Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, 11.00-13.00
- Famagusta: 2 June 2026, Famagusta Bandabuliya, 16.00-18.00
- Morphou /Güzelyurt: 5 June 2026– Atatürk Cultural Centre, 14.30-16.30
Clarifications and Frequently Asked Questions:
The deadline for submitting questions and requests for clarification was 15 June 2026. In order to ensure equal treatment and fair competition, questions received after this date cannot be answered.
The official responses to all submitted questions have been published on this page as of 19 June 2026. This list, compiled based on the info sessions and all inquiries received from potential applicants, represents the final updated version.
For any other general inquiries regarding the process, you can contact the eunite team at info@eunite-cyprus.eu.
To ensure your email is processed efficiently, please use either "eunite:SME Grants Query" or "eunite:Micro Business Grants Query" in the subject line, depending on the lot you are interested in.
The Boosting Trade through EU Standards Alignment Grant Scheme was launched on 18 May 2026, and applications are open until 07 July 2026.
