“Advanced Digital Transformation of SMEs”: 4th amendment to the Call for Action

Advanced SME Digital Transformation

The fourth (4th) amendment of the Call for Action “Advanced Digital Transformation of SMEs” of the Program has been published href=”https://21-27.antagonistikotita.gr/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>”Competitiveness 2021/27″, according to which the duration of completion of the physical and financial object is modified and set at 21 months from the date of issuance of the Decision Approving Evaluation Results. Changes are also included in chapter 9.4 OBJECTIONS PROCEDURE of the Invitation.

See the 4th amendment to the Invitation here.

Advanced Digital Transformation of SMEs

The Advanced Digital Transformation ActionSMEsconcerns businesses that aim to expand their digital and technological maturity with integrated investments in new ICT that will upgrade their competitiveness.

The main objective of Advanced Digital TransformationSMEs is the upgrading of Medium Digital Maturity SMEs through the utilization of advanced systems and technologies with which they can improve their position in international markets, strengthen operational flexibility, improve the production process and also upgrade their competitiveness.

The Action encourages, as a matter of priority, the implementation of targeted digital transformation investment plans that contribute significantly to an extroverted, innovative, competitive and sustainable operation of companies producing products and providing services with higher added value.

Eligible expenses

The main expenditure categories covered by the Action Advanced Digital Transformation of SMEs are as follows:

1) Equipment Expenditures with indicative costs: Supply of sophisticated systems for operating facilities or personnel, automation of production with robotic systems, CNC machines, 3D printers, 3D scanners, upgrade of internal data transfer networks, etc.

2) Equipment Expenditures for the Production of modern technological equipment and advanced digital systems with indicative but focused costs: Supply of advanced technological systems and engineering equipment for the production of Industry 4.0 systems and equipment, security systems and equipment (e.g. space surveillance, cyber-protection, etc.), automation systems, robotic systems

3) Software Expenditures with indicative costs: Provision of modern applications of administrative and financial planning, digital security, customer and supply chain management, data analysis with artificial intelligence tools, production optimization, upgrading of services provided, etc.

4) Expenditures for the provision of services linked to the digital upgrade with indicative costs: Technical support for the parameterization and integration of the new systems in the operation of SMEs, system certification, etc.

Eligible expenses receive support in the form of the grant and concern:

a) Investment costs in intangible and tangible assets (Article 14 Reg. EU 651/2014) in the following categories of Expenses:

  • Equipment Expenses
  • Software Expenses

b)Investment costs in intangible and tangible assets (Article 17 Reg. EU 651/2014, for the businesses of the Central, North and South Sectors of Athens) in the following categories of Expenses:

  • Equipment Expenses
  • Software Expenses

c) Expenses for consulting and support services (Article 18 Reg. EU 651/2014) in the following categories of Expenses:

  • Expenses for Provision of Services