The National Innovation Fund (NIF) was established to provide predictable, long-term, and systematic non-repayable support for innovative projects undertaken by businesses and research organizations in Bulgaria.

As a state instrument of a regular and structured nature in this field, the NIF supports the development, implementation, and market deployment of innovations that contribute to sustainable economic growth and the enhancement of the country’s competitiveness.

The National Innovation Fund is positioning itself as a strategic national instrument for the advancement of Bulgaria’s innovation ecosystem and as an active participant in the European innovation landscape. Through coordinated interaction with other national and international programmes and funding sources, it establishes a comprehensive and coherent framework for supporting innovation—from early-stage concepts to successful market realization.