From Tuesday 06/12/2022 the submission of applications for the Smart Manufacturing action, which concerns the Digital Upgrade of Manufacturing SMEs, will begin. The "Smart Manufacturing" action is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Fund within its framework.
The total Public Expenditure of the actions of this call, amounts to €73,227,620, is financed by the Recovery and Resilience Fund for the period 2022-2025 and is distributed as follows:
a) 70% of the Action Budget will be allocated to micro and small businesses operating in the eligible KAD of this call.
b) 30% of the Action Budget will be allocated to medium-sized enterprises operating in the eligible KAD of this call.
The action concerns the Digital Upgrading of Manufacturing SMEs. Projects from €250,000 to €6,000,000 with subsidy from 50% to 75%
The objective of the action is to accelerate the industrial transition through the digitization of business and production functions to increase the competitiveness of businesses and create a resilient industry.
The investment plan should be compatible with the Industry 4.0 model. and fulfill at least one of the following objectives:
Artificial intelligence (artificial intelligence) and analysis/management of large volumes of data (Big Data) for the benefit of the production process (Artificial intelligence – AI and Big Data Analysis)
Smart Manufacturing Technologies, such as Machine to Machine (M2M) learning, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), etc.
Robotics, to upgrade and automate existing production lines with mechanical equipment and digital technologies, such as sensors, automation, robotic application and remote use of production equipment.
Beneficiaries of the Action are existing businesses, which must have been established before the date of publication of the invitation, as well as new businesses. Particularly:
- Existing businesses are businesses that until 12/31/2021 have closed two or more management years.
- New businesses are businesses that have not closed two management years by 31/12/2021.
Grant/Subsidy
Within the framework of the program, investment projects are financed with a budget from €250,000 to €6,000,000. Eligible expenses are:
Machinery
Expenditure on buildings
Special building facilities (for facilities that will contribute to digital transformation
Laboratory equipment costs
Software and IT equipment costs
Costs of consulting services - studies for the adaptation of the business to the requirements of Industry 4.0
Training Workforce Adjustment (Upskilling and reskilling) directly related to the investment plan
Start of submission of proposals: 06/12/2022
Deadline for submission of proposals: 31/01/2023
Invitation Publication Website: https://www.ggb.gr/
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