The “Digital Step” Program aims to strengthen the digital identity of micro, small and medium enterprises so that these enterprises can upgrade their operation by integrating new digital technologies in it.
Budget
The subsidized budget of each investment project ranges from € 5,000 to € 50,000 , while the aid rate is 50%.
Beneficiaries – conditions
In the context of the Action Existing very small, small and medium-sized enterprises that operate in one of the following forms: Societe Anonyme, Limited Liability Company, Limited Liability Company or Limited Liability Company, PCs, sole proprietorships and Social Cooperative Enterprises of Law 4019/2011, Cooperatives , Shipping Company of Leisure Ships (N.E.P.A.), with basic conditions:
- To keep books of BD and C ‘category and until 31/12/2017 have closed at least two (2) full management uses.
- Have at least one eligible KAD activity when submitting the funding application.
- To be digitally upgraded after the completion of the investment plan (based on the digital status of the program)
- The budget of the investment plan can not be less than € 000.
- To document the securing of the Private Participation (equity to cover the investment)
- To show at least a positive (greater than zero) result before taxes, interest and depreciation in the last three years.
- No recovery of state aid is pending against them
- To submit one and only investment proposal per TIN.
Businesses that are part of an organized uniform network for the distribution of products or the provision of services such as franchising, Shop in shop, agency network, etc. do not have the right to apply for financing.
Eligible Costs
Equipment
Eligible are costs related to the supply, transport, installation and operation of new machinery and other equipment that is new, unused and owned by the company. Indicative:
- Servers with the required operating system or server with the accompanying networking equipment in the form of Infrastructure as a Service (IAAS)
- Wired and / or Wireless Network Equipment & Wiring [Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi infrastructure (access points, antennas, etc.)]
- E-mail Computers (Desktop / Laptop)
- Office equipment (projectors, scaners, printers, etc)
- Other technological equipment related to the activities of the company (eg Bar code readers, Interactive whiteboards, 3d printers, set top boxes etc)
Expenditures related to the supply of tablets, mobile phones and televisions are not eligible .
Software
Eligible are all types of actions and expenses related to the procurement of software and its configuration. Indicative:
- Office applications, antivirus etc.
- Website development / upgrade
- E-shop e-shop development and management services (will operate in 2 languages as well as in a mobile device environment – mobile responsive or dedicated mobile version
- Participation in Domestic and Overseas E-Marketplaces (e-Marketplaces), whether they relate to B2C (Business to the final consumer) type of activities, or B2B / B2E (business to business)
- Credit management applications and / or electronic payments.
- Specialized programs that help optimize production and business processes (press type ERP, SCMS, WMS, PMS)
- Specialized customer or staff management programs (CRM, HRMS etc)
- Specialized software related to the activity of the company
- Software for electronic invoicing
Services
All types of services provided by third parties related to:
- Hosting (hosting, collocation, etc.)
- Internet connection
- Digital marketing services (google ads, facebook ads)
- Presence on Social media
- Digital advertising material development services
- Online store content translation services
- Development and / or certification of digital security policy
- Data entry, transformation (data transfer) or software configuration services
- Preparation and monitoring of an investment plan
Wage costs of employees (new staff)
Employment subsidy for employees who are not spouses or first and second degree relatives of investors – shareholders and those who run the company / represent the company .
Action schedule
The deadline for completion of the financed investments may not exceed twelve (12) months from the date of issuance of the Integration Decision
Source: www.hft.gr