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Digital Leap
The new “Digital Leap” Action aims at the digital transformation of very small, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Action Budget
50 million euros for all regions of the country.
The Action is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) of the European Union and by national resources.
Beneficiaries of the Action
Existing micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, which before the date of online submission of the funding application:
- have closed at least two (2) full financial years and keep category B or C accounting books up to 31.12.2017
- have at least one (1) eligible activity KAD that is not included in Annex IV NON-ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES (KAD).
Investment Plans & Subsidy
Investment plans from 55,000 euros to 400,000 euros.
Subsidized 50% of eligible expenses.
Basic Conditions of Participation
Businesses should:
- To show for the last three years, at least a positive result before taxes, interest and depreciation
- When submitting the financing application, provide evidence of securing at least 60% of the private participation of the investment project
- To operate legally by having the appropriate, in accordance with current legislation, operating license
- To submit costs that have not been financed and have not been included in another program financed by national or Community funds
- Not to be included as beneficiaries in decisions to withdraw previous actions concerning digital technology
- To carry out one investment proposal per A.F.M., exclusively in a single Region
- To submit an investment plan that concerns an eligible KAD.
Subsidized Expenses
- Supply, transport, installation and operation, of new machines and other ICT equipment, necessary for the operation of the business and ensuring the services provided
- Supply and configuration of software
- Online store essential with features:
- Ordering, storage and electronic payment software
- Mobile responsive
- At least 2 languages
- Services related to:
- data transfer or software configuration
- development and/or certification of a digital security policy,
- development of digital advertising material
- digital advertising (google ads, facebook ads)
- Internet connection
- hosting (hosting, collocation)
- Salary cost of employees (new staff).
Costs are eligible from the date of submission of the funding application.
Digital Business Ranking
Before submitting the investment plan, every business should fill in a questionnaire and record its current digital situation (ICT equipment of the last three years, software, digital services, other ICT elements).
Based on its digital status, it is automatically classified into one of the four (4) digital tiers that define the levels of digital maturity according to the Action Guide.
The investment plan should aim to upgrade the business by at least two (2) digital steps:
- from Low (D) to High (B) digital tier,
- from the Middle (C) to the Highest (A) digital tier,
- from the Upper (B) to the Upper (A) digital tier.
Businesses that have already been classified in the Highest level (A) are excluded from the above condition.
Contact – Information:
Contact KEK KEPETH for more information
9 Vassani Street, 38333, 2nd Floor, Volos
Tel. Contact: 24210-30535
Information
- Requests by: 15/11/2018
- Beneficiaries: Businesses
- Subsidy : From €55,000 to €400,000
- Program Invitation
