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:

30th June 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

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 host three sessions to present key details of the Call for Proposals and to answer applicants’ questions. In order to ensure a comfortable environment, all participants should register in advance through the links provided.

• Nicosia: 20 May 2026, Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, 11.00-13.00 -Register here
• Famagusta: 2 June 2026, Famagusta Bandabuliya, 16.00-18.00 -Register here
• Morphou /Güzelyurt: 5 June 2026– Atatürk Cultural Centre, 14.30-16.30- Register here

Clarifications:

The deadline for submission of questions and clarification is 15 June 2026.  Please note that we will not be able to provide a response to any questions received after this date. If you have a question or need further support, please contact the eunite team at info@eunite-cyprus.eu.  Please include ‘eunite:SME Grants Query’ or 'eunite:Micro Business Grants Query’ in the email subject line.

By 19 June 2026, all responses to submitted questions will be published on the eunite website: www.eunite-cyprus.eu. We will add to these FAQs following each information session and from questions and clarifications received from all potential applicants.