The availability of cash grants gives Romania a competitive advantage, considering that other countries in Central and Eastern Europe usually opt for a combination of reimbursable, non-reimbursable financing and fiscal incentives. Even if compared to the European reference level, almost half of the investors mentioned that the amount of financing available in Romania is higher, in order for Romania to strengthen its attractiveness in this area, the main challenge remains the efficient absorption of funds and the maximization of their impact, especially in less developed regions or industries.
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