Digital Transformation Grant (Enterprise Estonia)

Digital Transformation Grant (Enterprise Estonia) is sponsored by Enterprise Estonia (EIS). This grant supports Estonian companies in acquiring and implementing new digital solutions, covering up to 50% of project costs related to digitalization, automation, and robotics adoption. A Digitalization Roadmap is a prerequisite.

Support for Digital Transformation - EIS Euroopa Liidu taasterahastu NextGenerationEU (RRF) (EST) Support for Digital Transformation Support for Digital Transformation The objective is to support automation and the adoption of digital technologies and robots. The application process has closed . Support for Digital Transformation Who is eligible for the grant?

A private legal entity registered in the Estonian Commercial Register, whose average turnover in the applicant’s main field of activity in Estonia, according to the annual reports submitted to the Commercial Register for the two financial years preceding the application, is at least €200,000. There are two separate application rounds: For enterprises in the manufacturing and mining industries. For enterprises in other sectors.

The grant does not apply to the following sectors The amount of de minimis aid (DMA) does not exceed €300,000. Neither the applicant nor their legal representative has a valid conviction under §§ 209, 209¹, 210, 260¹, 372, 373, 379, or 384 of the Penal Code. Business activities have not been terminated or suspended.

Tax arrears to the state, including interest, do not exceed €100, or they have been deferred. Tax declarations and annual reports have been submitted. The applicant is not bankrupt, under compulsory dissolution, and no decision has been made regarding liquidation.

The applicant is not an undertaking in difficulty, if such a requirement applies under state aid rules. The applicant has the necessary qualifications or experience, as well as the legal, organisational, or technical capacity to implement and manage the project. What qualifies for support?

The supported activities are 1. Acquisition of tangible assets required for automation, which can be integrated with software systems, machine learning, or machine vision systems. The GE Article 14 support rates will change as of 1 January 2025 for projects that have been decided (see details under the link)!

2. Development and implementation of intangible assets and digital technologies / costs of contractual research, knowledge and patents purchased or licensed from external sources at market conditions. 3.

Development and implementation of digital technologies and robots, and organisation of training necessary for automation for the applicant’s employees 4. Purchase, development and implementation of digital technologies and robots, as well as consultancy services necessary for automation 5.

Remuneration of employees and persons working under contracts for services related to the development, implementation of digital technologies and robots, and automation. klienditeenindus@​eis. ​ee Terms and conditions of the grant Familiarise yourself with the requirements governing the granting and use of the support.

European Union Recovery and Resilience Facility – NextGenerationEU (RRF). Taaste- ja vastupidavuskava elluviimise määrus Important materials for application The assessment may be carried out by a person with knowledge in the environmental field, such as a specialist or expert with education or previous experience related to the environmental sector.

Compliance with the “Do No Significant Harm” principle may be assessed either by the applicant, if they have the necessary competence, or by an external environmental expert. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on considering the “Do No Significant Harm” principle in the application and granting of support.

Prepared by: Kristel Lopsik (RTK) List of undertakings and production units covered by the EU Emissions Trading System Regulation explanatory memorandum Guidelines for obtaining quotations Explore the projects and the scale of support we have provided over the years. INTERVIEW | Kristel Oitmaa now leads EIS’s Brussels office. How does she help Estonian companies make better use of European opportunities?

Kristel Oitmaa, the new head of Enterprise Estonia’s (EIS) Brussels office, helps Estonian companies better understand and use opportunities related to EU research and development — whether it is funding, strategic information, international cooperation, or access to key networks.

In this interview, Kristel explains what the Brussels office actually does, what her role involves, and what Estonian companies can do to become more visible at the European level. While EIS export advisors focus on market entry, Kristel supports Estonian companies in navigating the European strategic landscape.

She helps them use European opportunities in a more informed and effective way, ensuring Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus Startup Estonia takes Estonian deep tech startups to Singapore This October, Estonian deep tech startups will head to Singapore as part of Startup Estonia’s Nordic Deep Tech Valley program to take part in the Nordic Singapore Innovation Days 2025 — a joint initiative with Finland and Sweden.

According to Kati Pärn, Nordic Partnerships Lead at Startup Estonia, the event will connect Nordic startups with Singaporean corporations and investors to foster business opportunities and partnerships in green and sustainable innovation.

“Our aim is to provide Estonian startups operating in the complex and highly competitive deep tech sector with a concrete opportunity to secure new investors, partners, and clients in Asian Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus Cross-Border Innovation: Building a Stronger Nordic–Baltic Defence Ecosystem At Estonian Defence Week, one of the most thought-provoking sessions was the panel on Cross-Border Innovation Cooperation, featuring insights from Jaan Kokk (Superangel), Kati Pärn (Startup Estonia), and Mika Rantakokko (VTT Finland).

The discussion highlighted the urgent need for regional collaboration in defence innovation and the unique strengths that Estonia and Finland bring to the table. Estonia + Finland = Regional Superpower? Estonia’s agility and experimental mindset, especially in the startup sector, complements Finland’s structured and stability-focused approach.

This synergy creates a powerful foundation for joint innovation programs, particularly in defence and dual-use technologies. As Kati Pärn noted, “Estonia is Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus Estonian Deeptech Delegation Visits Cambridge Tech Week From September 15–19, representatives of Estonia’s deeptech startup ecosystem visited Cambridge Tech Week to explore what makes Cambridge the UK’s leading hub for science-based spinouts.

The Estonian delegation included Mariann Proos and Inga Kõue from Startup Estonia, Kadri Sundja from UniTartu Ventures, Mihkel Tammo from the University of Tartu, and Rasmus Kalep from Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech). The goal of the visit was to learn from Cambridge’s experience and bring back insights to strengthen Estonia’s own science-based entrepreneurship landscape.

Key Takeaways Cambridge’s success didn’t happen overnight. It’s the result of 30 years of intentional ecosystem building, strategic decisions, and Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus Estonia at the Global Innovation Summit 2025 – Elevating Baltic Innovation on the Global Stage Estonia is proud to be part of the EUREKA network – the world’s largest public platform supporting international innovation collaboration.

This year marks a significant milestone as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will jointly co-organize the Baltic session at the Global Innovation Summit 2025 (GIS), taking place on 2nd of April in Germany, as part of Hannover Messe. The joint effort highlights the growing strength of the Baltic innovation ecosystem and the region’s ambition to foster deeper international collaboration.

GIS is one of the most important annual events within the EUREKA framework, co-hosted by the current chairs Germany and Canada in Ettevõtluse ja Innovatsiooni Sihtasutus Acquisition of tangible assets necessary for automation, which can be integrated with software systems, machine learning, or machine vision systems.

For the purchase of tangible assets, provided they are integrated with software systems, machine learning, or machine vision systems (under de minimis aid or GE Article 14). Activities and costs may start from the beginning date of the eligible period, which cannot be earlier than the date of submission of the application.

GE Article 14 can only be applied if the project involves increasing the production capacity of an existing company (evidence must be provided). The maximum support percentage depends on the size and/or location of the company. Põhja-Eesti (Harju maakond).

Lääne-Eesti (Hiiu, Lääne, Pärnu, Saare maakonnad) Kesk-Eesti (Järva, Lääne-Viru, Rapla maakonnad) Lõuna-Eesti (Jõgeva, Põlva, Tartu, Valga, Viljandi, Võru maakonnad) Kirde-Eesti (Ida-Viru maakond) Grant cannot be used for: Purchase of tangible assets not integrated with software systems, machine learning, or machine vision systems Acquisition of real estate Financial and banking costs For the development and implementation of intangible assets and digital technologies / costs of contractual research, and knowledge and patents purchased or licensed from external sources at market conditions.

For the development and implementation of intangible assets and digital technologies within the applicant’s supply chain (under de minimis aid or GE Article 29): Development, integration, and implementation of software for planning, optimising, and managing the entrepreneur’s resources and processes, including process monitoring and management, as well as integration with customers and suppliers. Adoption of cloud technologies.

Development of cyber-physical systems, i.e. the industrial Internet of Things, including predictive maintenance systems. Development of data analytics, including data visualisation, as well as machine learning and machine vision systems. Adoption of software robotics.

Integration of virtual and augmented reality solutions into business processes. Development of three-dimensional prototyping and additive manufacturing. Adoption and development of cybersecurity and data protection systems.

Acquisition and implementation of software licences related to digital technologies. Other activities that support the objective of the grant and are necessary for achieving the project results. Costs of contractual research, and knowledge and patents purchased or licensed from external sources at market conditions (under de minimis aid or GE Article 29).

Activities and costs may start from the beginning of the eligible period, which cannot be earlier than the date of submission of the application. The maximum type and percentage of state aid depend on the size of the company. VÄIKE (sh.

MIKRO), KESKMINE, SUUR – 70% Grant cannot be used for: Purchase of tangible assets not integrated with software systems, machine learning, or machine vision systems Acquisition of real estate Financial and banking costs Development and implementation of digital technologies and robots, and organisation of training necessary for automation for the applicant’s employees For the development and implementation of digital technologies and robots, and for organising training necessary for automation for the applicant’s employees (under de minimis aid or GE Article 31).

Activities and costs may start from the beginning of the eligible period, which cannot be earlier than the date of submission of the application. The maximum support percentage is: Grant cannot be used for: kinnisasja omandamise kuluks E-veoselehe arenduse toetus Toetusese abiliikideks on võimalik kasutada grupi erand abiliike ja vähese tähtsusega abi.

Vähese tähtsusega abi (VTA) kasutades – 50% – kõik tegevused Grupi erandi (GE) artikkel 25 kasutades – tootearendustegevused: keskmise suurusega ettevõtja – 35% Grupi erandi (GE) artikkel 18 kasutades – nõustamisteenust ostes väike- ja keskmise suurusega ettevõtja – 50% suurettevõtja ei saa kasutada Oops! We could not locate your form. Infopäeva registreerimine This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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Töötoa sisuks on eFTI platvormide arendajatega teenusplatvormi klienditeekonna koostamine – riigiasutuste ja juurdepääsupunkt/NAP’iga andmevahetuse korraldamise protsessi lähem arutelu ja selle toimimise analüüs.

Eesmärk aidata ettevõttel paremini tuvastada, mida e-veoselehe eFTI platvorm peab klientide (infot sisestavate ettevõtete) ning ka pädevate asutuste jaoks tegema ning millised funktsionaalsused ja tehnilised omadused platvormil selleks olema peavad. Väljundiks on selge arusaam, mida platvorm tegema peab eFTI väljundite mõistes.

Töötuba viiakse läbi teenusedisaini töötoana, mis on kaasav meetod osalejatega koostöös probleemi lahendamiseks ja koheselt lahenduse väljatöötamiseks. Töötuba võimaldab hinnata kitsaskohti ja anda vastuseid küsimustele, mis võivad olla võtmetegurid taotluse esitamiseks või mitte-esitamiseks.

Ulrika Hurt, paberivaba logistika ekspert ja koolitaja, Digilogistika Keskus OÜ partner ning TalTech lektor Andres Kostiv, sertifitseeritud Google disainisprintide läbiviija, UX disain, koolitaja, Futurist Purchase, development and implementation of digital technologies and robots, as well as consultancy services necessary for automation.

For the purchase, development and implementation of digital technologies and robots, and consultancy services necessary for automation (under de minimis aid or GE Article 18). Activities and costs may start from the beginning of the eligible period, which cannot be earlier than the date of submission of the application. The maximum type and percentage of state aid depend on the size of the company.

VÄIKE (sh. MIKRO), KESKMINE, SUUR – 70% Grant cannot be used for: Acquisition of real estate Financial and banking costs For the remuneration of employees and persons working under contracts for services, related to the development and implementation of digital technologies, robots, and automation.

The grant can be used for: Remuneration of employees and persons working under contracts for services related to the development and implementation of digital technologies, robots, and automation (under de minimis aid or GE Article 29). Activities and costs may start from the beginning of the eligible period, which cannot be earlier than the date of submission of the application.

The maximum type and percentage of state aid depend on the size of the company. In the case of de minimis aid: VÄIKE (sh.

MIKRO), KESKMINE, SUUR – 70% Grant cannot be used for: The grant cannot be used for: Acquisition of real estate Financial and banking costs The grant does not apply to the following sectors The following activities related to fossil fuels are excluded: Section B, Subsection 05 – Mining of hard coal and lignite Section B, Subsection 06 – Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas Section B, Subsection 091 – Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction Other excluded activities: Section A – Agriculture, forestry, and fishing Section C, Subsection 102 – Processing and preserving of fish, crustaceans, and molluscs Section C, Subsection 120 – Manufacture of tobacco products Section G – Wholesale and retail trade, except for the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (EMTAK 2025 – 953 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles) Section L (EMTAK 2008) / Section M (EMTAK 2025) – Real estate activities Section R, Subsection 920 (EMTAK 2008) / Section S, Subsection 920 (EMTAK 2025) – Gambling and betting activities Section K (EMTAK 2008) / Section M (EMTAK 2025) – Financial and insurance activities Section J, Subsection 62 (EMTAK 2008) / Section L, Subsection 62 (EMTAK 2025) – Computer programming, consultancy, and related activities Section M, Subsection 69 (EMTAK 2008) / Section N, Subsection 69 (EMTAK 2025) – Legal and accounting activities Section M, Subsection 70 (EMTAK 2008) / Section N (EMTAK 2025) – Activities of head offices and management consultancy Section M, Group 71129 (EMTAK 2008) / Section N (EMTAK 2025) – Other engineering and technical activities Section M, Subsection 73 (EMTAK 2008) / Section N, Subsection 73 (EMTAK 2025) – Advertising and market research Section N, Subsection 77 (EMTAK 2008) / Section O (EMTAK 2025) – Rental and leasing activities Section N, Subsection 782 (EMTAK 2008) / Section O (EMTAK 2025) – Temporary employment agency activities Ettevõtete digipöörde toetus " * " indicates required fields This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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