Proposed by the Ministry of Finance, it is the first financing mechanism from the economic relaunch programme, approved through Emergency Ordinance no. 8/2026. It targets manufacturing projects in economic sectors with high import volumes, aiming to stimulate domestic production and create jobs.

Companies can receive support for initial investments of at least RON 50 million (€9.5 million), with funds usable for construction, technological equipment and new intangible assets. The programme follows a multiannual calendar to offer predictability: financing agreements can be issued between 2026 and 2032, while payments will be made between 2027 and 2036.

"Romania needs investments that produce added value, jobs and industrial capacity. (...) We cannot reduce economic imbalances without increasing domestic production capacities," said the Minister of Finance, Alexandru Nazare. He added that the measure contributes to reducing the trade deficit and strengthening Romania's economic resilience.

The scheme is open to both established companies and start-ups, subject to financial and operational requirements. Operating companies must hold positive equity and have recorded a turnover return above zero in one of the last three financial years. 

Applications will be ranked through a scoring system designed to direct funds towards projects with impact on the real economy, with emphasis on reducing imports, developing local value chains, increasing automation and expanding production capacities in strategic sectors.