economy
March 23, 2026
PKS: New Support Program for Business Beginners Available from Today (PHOTO)
From March 23, 2026, a new Support Program will be available for business beginners.
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TL;DR
- New Support Program for business beginners available from March 23, 2026.
- Targeted at new entrepreneurs, micro, small, and medium enterprises (up to 36 months in business, or 48 months if majority-owned by a woman), and individuals planning to start a business.
- Aims to foster entrepreneurship, sustainable business ideas, and job creation in Serbia.
- Offers a combination of financial (loans up to €30,000, grants up to 20% of loan amount) and non-financial support (training, expert advice).
- Serbian Chamber of Commerce is the implementation partner, providing professional support.
- Serbian Entrepreneurship Fund is a key partner, planning training for ~800 beneficiaries by the end of 2026.
- Program is supported by the Government of Serbia, the German Federal Government, and KfW Development Bank.
- Participating banks include Halkbank, ProCredit Bank, 3Bank, Erste Bank, NLB Komercijalna banka, and OTP Banka.