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Romania plans to launch funding calls totaling €2.9 billion in 2026-2027, with €2.2 billion from the EU. Eight calls are scheduled for late 2026, focusing on innovative firms and defense investments. Significant funding will also support digitalization and strategic technologies. The largest allocations include €203.3 million for innovative SMEs and €116.6 million for defense capacity development. Additional funds are earmarked for digital transformation and research projects across various regions. The Ministry of Investments is also exploring transferring projects from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan to other EU programs.