Q&A 

Question: Are micro enterprises or sole proprietors eligible to apply to the EU for Circular Economy in Serbia project call for enterprises?

Answer: Sole proprietors are not eligible for this Public Call. Although the Call is intended for small and medium-sized enterprises, companies classified as “micro” enterprises may be considered if they meet at least one of the criteria for small and medium-sized enterprises under the Law on Accounting (“Official Gazette of RS”, no. 73/2019 and 44/2021): the number of employees is between 11 and 250; annual revenue is between €700,001 and €40 million; and total assets amount to between €350,001 and €20 million.

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Question: Is the production of pet food an eligible activity under the call for enterprises?

Answer: Yes, the production of pet food is an eligible activity under the call for enterprises.

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Question: What are the conditions for support under the call for enterprises?

Answer: The conditions for applying under the Public Call are defined on page 8 of the Call, which is available at this [link], and relate to the status of a small or medium-sized enterprise, eligible sectors or types of activities, ownership structure, the length of existence of the enterprise, and business performance in 2024.

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Question: What does “circular” mean in the context of the call for enterprises?

Answer: The term “circular” in “circular economy” refers to the application of the following principles in business:

• Designing products and processes that minimise waste, reduce pollution, and efficiently use all resources.

• Keeping products, their components, and materials in use for as long as possible through reuse, repair, refurbishment, and recycling.

• Enhancing natural systems by using and restoring resources sustainably and utilising renewable energy sources.