The priority of Action 2 "Digital Transformation of Leading-edge SMEs" is the upgrading of SMEs with cutting-edge technologies or advanced digital systems of the 4th industrial revolution and, in addition, the coverage of individual needs in information and communication technologies (ICT) that expand their productivity and competitiveness.
Existing very small, small and medium-sized enterprises, which should:
Have at least one (1) full financial year closed.
Be active in one of the eligible KADs of the investment plan for at least one (1) year.
Have at least one (1) eligible activity KAD, when submitting the application for financing the investment plan, which is included in the Annex IV – ECHOICEABLE ACTIVITIES (CAC).
The investment plan must concern exclusively the eligible KADs of the Annex IV – ECHOICEABLE ACTIVITIES (CAC).
Have at least nine (9) EME of dependent employment during the calendar year preceding the submission of the funding application.
Work on the investment plan must not have commenced prior to the submission of the aid application.
To gather at least the score of 70 on the digital maturity questionnaire of the Invitation.
It is noted that Co-location of businesses is not permitted, so that it is not possible to use the equipment and/or software of the supported investment by another enterprise. The term co-location means the installation of the supported enterprise in the same, non-discrete space with another enterprise. In the event that co-location of enterprises is established where it is possible to use the equipment of the supported investment by another enterprise, the Integration Decision will be revoked.
Equipment Costs (indicative): Supply of advanced systems for remote operation of facilities, automation of the various stages of the value chain (production - transport - storage), production / storage / transport with robotic systems, upgrading of internal data transfer networks, etc.
Software Costs (indicative): Supply of applications with increased intelligence for administrative and financial planning, digital security, customer and supply chain management, data analysis with artificial intelligence tools, production optimization, upgrading of services provided, etc.
Expenses for the Provision of Services related to the digital upgrade (indicative): Consulting and technical support for the configuration and integration of new systems in the operation of SMEs, system certification, etc.