What is Digitalization 4.0?

Digitalization 4.0 is the modernisation of a business through connected software, automation, and data so that information flows without manual re-entry and decisions are based on reliable, real-time figures. In practice it means replacing scattered spreadsheets and disconnected tools with integrated systems that reduce errors and free staff for higher-value work.

Can IT Colective help with EU-funded digitalization projects?

Yes. We help businesses plan and implement digital transformation projects that align with European funding programmes, focusing on practical systems that deliver measurable improvements. We scope the technical work so it fits the requirements and reporting expected by such programmes.

European funds

Procedure"Digitalisation of Enterprises"

Introduction

The "Digitalisation of Enterprises" procedure is part of the "Inovatsii i konkurentosposobnost" (Innovation and Competitiveness) Programme and aims to support the digital transformation of Bulgarian enterprises through the adoption of modern technology solutions and management systems.

Financing

BGN 100 million

Total budget of the procedure

BGN 50,000 – 500,000

Size of the grant

70%

Support intensity

Regional distribution:

North-Eastern region: 15% of the budget
North Central region: 15% of the budget
North-Western region: 15% of the budget
South-Western region: 35% of the budget
South Central region: 10% of the budget
South-Eastern region: 10% of the budget

Beneficiaries

Eligible applicants:

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
Large enterprises (under certain conditions)
Cooperatives and associations

Conditions for participation:

Registered seat in Bulgaria
At least 2 years of activity
Positive financial result

Eligible activities and costs

ERP systems

Deployment of integrated systems for managing enterprise resources

CRM systems

Systems for managing customer relationships

Cybersecurity

Solutions for protecting information and systems

Business Intelligence

Systems for business analytics and decision-making

WMS systems

Systems for managing warehouse operations

Digital marketing

Platforms and tools for digital marketing

Management

Administered by:

Ministerstvo na inovatsiite i rastezha (Ministry of Innovation and Growth), through the Izpalnitelna agentsiya za nasarchavane na malkite i srednite predpriyatiya (BSMEPA)

Contacts for information:

info@sme.government.bg
+359 2 940 7439
www.sme.government.bg

Deadlines

Implementation period:

Up to 12 months from signing the grant agreement

Application deadline:

26 September 2025, 16:30 local time

Submission only through ISUN 2020

Important: applications are submitted exclusively online through the Informatsionna sistema za upravlenie i nablyudenie na sredstvata ot ES (ISUN 2020)

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Digitalization 4.0?: Digitalization 4.0 is the modernisation of a business through connected software, automation, and data so that information flows without manual re-entry and decisions are based on reliable, real-time figures. In practice it means replacing scattered spreadsheets and disconnected tools with integrated systems that reduce errors and free staff for higher-value work.
Can IT Colective help with EU-funded digitalization projects?: Yes. We help businesses plan and implement digital transformation projects that align with European funding programmes, focusing on practical systems that deliver measurable improvements. We scope the technical work so it fits the requirements and reporting expected by such programmes.