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The "Diaspora Invests at Home" program offers Romanian expatriates loans up to €500,000 and grants up to €200,000 for businesses in Romania. This initiative targets companies under three years old, primarily owned by Romanians who have lived abroad. The program has a budget of approximately €100 million and aims to stimulate entrepreneurship and facilitate access to financing for newly established firms. Eligible businesses must meet specific criteria, including ownership and experience requirements. The funding mechanism combines bank loans with non-repayable grants, with the latter reducing the loan balance after investment completion. The program is set to run from 2026 to 2029, potentially benefiting around 1,000 enterprises.