3 new actions of the Recovery and Resilience Fund: Digitization of businesses in the cultural, creative, and craft sectors
On October 18, 2024, in Government Gazette B' 5824/18-10-2024, three new support actions were announced under the title "Support for the Digital Transformation of Enterprises in the Cultural, Creative, and Craft Sectors," funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund with the Ministry of Culture as the funding agency.
The Program is divided into three (3) sub-programs of State Aid Actions as follows:
- Program I: "Funding for the support of the Digital Transformation of Enterprises in the Performing Arts Sector."
- Program II: "Funding for the Support of the Digital Transformation of Enterprises in the Publishing Sector."
- Program III: "Funding for the support of the Production Equipment and Digital Transformation of Craft Enterprises."
All grants are subject to the framework of European Regulation 2831/2023 (De Minimis), which pertains to the application of Articles 107 and 108 of the Treaty on State aid of minor importance (De Minimis).
Beneficiaries: Potential beneficiaries include small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the performing arts (theater, dance, music, and other performing arts). Enterprises must have at least one (1) full closed financial year and operate substantially (Main Activity Code or Activity Code with the highest revenue) in one (1) eligible activity code (KAD). They must also possess the eligible investment KAD(s) before April 3, 2023.
For all three actions, the aid percentage amounts to 70% of the Eligible Budget. The evaluation will follow a direct evaluation method (FIFO).
Program I: "Funding for the Support of the Digital Transformation of Enterprises in the Performing Arts Sector"
Purpose of the program
The program aims to support enterprises operating in the performing arts sector, with the goal of promoting their digital transformation and enhancing their competitiveness in an environment that requires digital innovation.
Eligible Actions and Expenses
No. | EXPENSE CATEGORY | EXPENSE LIMITS |
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1. EQUIPMENT | ||
1.1 | Expenses for Digital Equipment | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
1.2 | Supporting technological equipment expenses | up to 20% of the Eligible Budget |
2. SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE SERVICES | ||
2.1 | Software to support the provision of digital products | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
2.2 | Office and operational management applications | up to 60% of the Eligible Budget |
2.3 | Software to support digital promotion and sales | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
3. SERVICES | ||
3.1 | Service upgrade expenses | up to 50% of the Eligible Budget |
3.2 | Promotion, outreach, and sales expenses | up to 20% of the Eligible Budget |
3.3 | Consulting Services | up to 10% of the Eligible Budget |
Eligible Budget
From five thousand euros (€5,000) to thirty thousand euros (€30,000)
The total budget of Program I (total public expenditure) amounts to six million two hundred forty-five thousand six hundred fifty euros (€6,245,650.00).
Program II: "Funding for the Support of the Digital Transformation of Enterprises in the Publishing Sector"
Subject - Purpose of the program
The program aims to support publishing enterprises, focusing on the digitization of publications and promoting enterprises through digital channels, with the goal of developing the sector and ensuring its sustainability.
Eligible Actions and Expenses
No. | EXPENSE CATEGORY | EXPENSE LIMITS |
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1. EQUIPMENT | ||
1.1 | Expenses for Digital Equipment | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
1.2 | Expenses for Supporting Production Equipment | up to 20% of the Eligible Budget |
2. SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE SERVICES | ||
2.1 | Software expenses | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
3. SERVICES | ||
3.1 | Service upgrade expenses | up to 50% of the Eligible Budget |
3.2 | Promotion and outreach expenses | up to 10% of the Eligible Budget |
3.3 | Consulting Services | up to 10% of the Eligible Budget and up to €4,000.00 |
Note: Categories of Expenses 1.1 and 2 must constitute at least 50% of the Eligible Budget.
Eligible Budget
From five thousand euros (€5,000.00) to seventy thousand euros (€70,000.00).
The total budget of Program II amounts to one million nine hundred twenty-one thousand seven hundred forty euros (€1,921,740.00).
Program III: "Funding for the Support of Production Equipment and the Digital Transformation of Craft Enterprises"
Subject - Purpose of the program
This program aims to improve the production equipment and the digital transformation of craft enterprises, with the goal of increasing their productivity and digital presence.
Eligible Actions and Expenses
No. | EXPENSE CATEGORY | EXPENSE LIMITS |
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1. EQUIPMENT | ||
1.1 | Expenses for Production Equipment | up to 50% of the Eligible Budget |
1.2 | Expenses for Auxiliary Equipment | up to 20% of the Eligible Budget |
1.3 | Expenses for Digital/Technological/Telecommunications Equipment | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
2. SOFTWARE | ||
2. | Software expenses | up to 100% of the Eligible Budget |
3. SERVICES | ||
3.1 | Service upgrade expenses | up to 20% of the Eligible Budget |
3.2 | Promotion and outreach expenses | up to 20% of the Eligible Budget |
3.3 | Consulting Services | up to 10% of the Eligible Budget and up to €3,000.00 |
All enterprises must have been operational since at least 01-04-2023 and must possess the respective investment KAD.
Eligible Budget
From five thousand euros (€5,000.00) to one hundred thousand euros (€100,000.00).
The total budget of Program III amounts to three million euros (€3,000,000.00).