“Introduction of Industry 4.0 Technologies in Enterprises” Procedure

Expected start: November 2024
Objective: Support to increase the level of digitization of enterprises toward the development/implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies.
Total Budget: BGN 101.7 million
Beneficiaries: SMEs                                                                                                                                             Minimum subsidy: BGN 35 000
Maximum subsidy: BGN 500 000
Maximum amount of grant: up to 50%
Eligible activities:

• Introduction of Industry 4.0 technologies in enterprises;
• Introduction of standards in the field of Industry 4.0;
• Ensuring cybersecurity and data confidentiality;
• Improving the digital skills of staff concerning the technologies introduced with Industry 4.0 support.

Eligible costs:

• Costs for long-term tangible assets and/or long-term intangible assets
• Service costs

IMPORTANT: The Procedure is expected to be implemented in combination with financial instruments in two separate operations.