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Call 2: SME Selection

DIH4Society is launching a new call for applications targeting SMEs, offering free access to digitalization services funded through the Digital Europe Programme and POCIDIF. The aim of the project is to support small and medium-sized enterprises in their digital transformation process through a wide range of services, including digital maturity assessment, access to testing infrastructure and laboratories, cybersecurity, digitalization consulting, and the implementation of innovative solutions.

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Call 2 for SME selection was amended on 29.08.2025 by Corrigendum 2

Call 2 for SME selection was amended on 30.05.2025 by Corrigendum 1

Details and Eligibility Criteria

Under Call 2 for the selection of SMEs, interested companies can access digitalisation services offered by DIH4Society, funded through the Digital Europe Programme and POCIDIF. These services are designed to support SMEs in the digital transformation process, offering them access to expertise, testing infrastructure and innovative solutions.

  • Field of activity

Eligible SMEs must carry out relevant activities in the context of digital transformation and be interested in adopting digital technologies. Their objectives must be aligned with at least one of the three technology specialisation areas of DIH4Society: cybersecurity, intelligent automation and digital transformation.

  • Implementation capacity

Companies must demonstrate the ability to make the most of the services offered through the project and be ready to implement the proposed solutions, ensuring the resources needed for their integration.

  • Compliance with regulations

Beneficiaries must meet the specific criteria imposed by the funding scheme and be eligible under the state aid legislation in force.

  • Value of the services requested

The total value of the services must be between minimum EUR 10,000 and maximum EUR 75,000 for applications containing the service Investment consultancy and support – Startups, and between minimum EUR 10,000 and maximum EUR 35,000 for all other applications.

  • Location

Applicant SMEs must be registered and carry out their activity in Romania.

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Applicants must be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to the European definition, and must not be in financial difficulty.

The complete list of eligibility criteria and details of the selection process

Selection Criteria

The selection of SMEs will be based on digitalisation objectives aligned with DIH4Society's specialisation areas, geographic location, the commitment to future investment in digitalisation and the “First come – First served” principle in the case of equal scores. Details on the specific criteria and corresponding scores can be found in the Applicant's Guide.

Steps to Register

  • Check eligibility

Make sure your company meets the eligibility criteria specified in the call.

  • Select the services you need

See the DIH4Society service list to identify the most suitable options for your company's needs.

  • Fill in the registration form

Submit the application form together with the Eligibility Declaration and GDPR Notice (Annex A1).

  • Application evaluation and interview

The DIH4Society expert team will analyse the request and clarify the details in a direct discussion.

  • Completing the documentation

After preliminary acceptance, additional documents will have to be provided, such as the Declaration on classification as an SME (Annex B1) and the Declaration on state aid for innovation (Annex B3).

  • Signing the contract

Selected companies will receive the contractual documents, and signing them must be done within 10 days of notification of the decision.

Call schedule

You can register to benefit from the free services starting from the opening date of the call: 25 February 2025.

The call is open continuously until the closing date, namely 15 December 2025, within the limit of the available budget.

The DIH4Society Consortium reserves the right to close the call early if the budget is exhausted or if the services offered are modified.

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Documents related to the call

  • Applicant's Guide
  • Annex A1 – Eligibility Declaration and GDPR Notice
  • Annex B1 – Declaration on classification as an SME
  • Annex B2 – Verification of the applicant's classification as an undertaking in difficulty
  • Annex B3 – Declaration on state aid for innovation received and Declaration on avoiding double financing
  • Annex C1 – Template Contract
  • Annex C2 – Cost Estimate Template
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