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Funding opportunities · Updated November 2026
Grants for businesses in Kosovo
An overview of the main grant and funding sources for businesses in Kosovo, the calls published in 2026, and how PRIMAGATE helps you apply.
Funding sources
Where funding comes from
Government grants for SMEs
Yearly schemes for micro, small and medium businesses: production machinery, digitalisation, product certification, women-owned businesses and ICT innovation.
Official websiteRegional development grants
The Balanced Regional Development Programme supports existing businesses, organised by regional development zones.
Official websiteClean energy grants
Support for solar and battery systems, energy efficiency in business buildings and energy-saving production equipment.
Official websiteAgriculture & rural development
Direct payments and rural development support for farmers and agri-food processors. The 2026 budget announced by the ministry is €77 million.
Official websiteEU programmes
Kosovo takes part in the Single Market Programme (KIESA is the national contact point), Horizon Europe and Creative Europe, open to businesses through competitive calls.
Official websiteLoan guarantees
Not a grant: the fund guarantees part of a bank loan through partner banks, helping SMEs that lack enough collateral.
Official website2026 calls
Calls published in 2026
Most schemes open once a year. These were the main calls for businesses in 2026, a good guide to what to prepare for the next round.
- May 2026 Closed Four SME grant schemes MINTI & KIESA Support for women-owned businesses, digitalisation services, product certification and manufacturing machinery. Online applications, deadline 18 June 2026.
- May 2026 Closed Balanced Regional Development Programme 2026 Ministry of Regional Development Grants for existing businesses (Lot 1), organised by regional development zone. Launched on 18 May 2026.
- July 2026 Closed ICT Innovation Grant Scheme MINTI & KIESA For micro, small and medium enterprises and start-ups innovating in information and communication technology. Applications were open from 3 to 23 July 2026.
- July 2026 Closed Clean Energy Grant Scheme, Phase II Ministry of Economy, with MINTI, KIESA and LuxDev €880,000 for manufacturing and processing SMEs: up to €20,000 per measure, or €25,000 when measures are combined. Applications through eKosova.
Before you apply
What you usually need
- A business registered in Kosovo
- Taxes and obligations paid up to date
- A clear project or investment idea
- A business plan and budget
- Quotes (pro-forma invoices) for planned purchases
- Your own co-financing, where the call requires it
How PRIMAGATE helps
From the right call to the final report
- 1 Find the right callWe match your business with open and upcoming calls.
- 2 Check eligibilityWe check the criteria before you invest time in an application.
- 3 Prepare the applicationBusiness plan, budget, documents and the application itself.
- 4 Support after approvalReporting and documentation, so the grant stays on track.
FAQ
Questions about grants
Do I have to co-finance the investment?
Often yes. Many schemes cover only part of the cost, and the share you contribute differs from call to call. We check this for every call.
Can a new business or start-up apply?
Some schemes are open to start-ups, such as the 2026 ICT innovation scheme, while others require an existing business. It depends on the call.
When do new calls open?
Most government schemes open once a year, often in spring and summer. Contact us and we will tell you which calls fit your business.
Can you guarantee that I will receive the grant?
No, the decision belongs to the institution that runs the call. We make your application as strong and complete as possible.
This overview is based on official calls published in 2026. Terms change with every round, so always check the official call before applying. Last updated: November 2026.