{"id":2257,"date":"2026-01-19T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T09:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/?p=2257"},"modified":"2026-02-03T13:18:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:18:47","slug":"dih4society-lanseaza-trei-apeluri-de-selectie-oportunitati-gratuite-de-digitalizare-pentru-imm-uri-institutii-publice-si-spitale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/dih4society-lanseaza-trei-apeluri-de-selectie-oportunitati-gratuite-de-digitalizare-pentru-imm-uri-institutii-publice-si-spitale\/","title":{"rendered":"DIH4Society launches three selection calls: Free digitalisation opportunities for SMEs, Public Institutions and Hospitals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In this article you will read about:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new stage in the digital transformation of the North-West region;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three calls launched in January 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Call 5 \u2013 Micro-enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Call 3 \u2013 Public Institutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Call 2 \u2013 Public Institutions in the Health Sector (Hospitals)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What free services does DIH4Society offer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific advantages for each category of beneficiaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch event \u2013 Call 5 SMEs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to apply to the DIH4Society calls?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar important<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact and support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why DIH4Society?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>A new stage in the digital transformation of the North-West region<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DIH4Society<\/strong> \u2013 the result of a partnership between the European Commission (through the Digital Europe Programme) and the Romanian State (through POCIDIF) \u2013<strong> <\/strong>announces the official launch of three selection calls that will offer free digitalisation services for SMEs, public institutions and institutions in the health sector. This is a unique opportunity for organisations in Romania, especially in the North-West region, to accelerate their digital transformation with the support of certified experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Context and added value<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIH4Society is officially recognised by the European Commission as <strong>an official node of the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network<\/strong> (edihnetwork.eu). The project is coordinated by a consortium made up of four reference partners: <strong>Asocia\u021bia Cluj IT<\/strong>, <strong>Technical University of Cluj-Napoca<\/strong>, <strong>University of Oradea<\/strong> and <strong>Bistri\u021ba-N\u0103s\u0103ud Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/strong>. The extended ecosystem includes over 50 relevant actors, including technology solution providers, universities, chambers of commerce and regional development agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The services offered focus on three main pillars: <strong>Digital Transformation<\/strong>, <strong>Cybersecurity<\/strong> and <strong>Smart Robotics<\/strong> \u2013 areas with strategic impact for organisations' competitiveness in the digital age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Three calls launched in January 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>1. Call 5 \u2013 Micro-enterprises, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call available at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/apel-5-de-selectie-imm\/\"><strong>https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/apel-5-de-selectie-imm\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valoarea serviciilor:<\/strong> EUR 2,000 \u2013 40,000 (free of charge for eligible beneficiaries)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The services granted under this call are associated with a state aid scheme for innovation, with the aim of helping SMEs address digital challenges and optimise their business and production processes. Companies with a headquarters or branch in Romania are eligible, with priority for companies active in the North-West Region (the counties of Bihor, Bistri\u021ba-N\u0103s\u0103ud, Cluj, Maramure\u0219, Satu Mare, S\u0103laj).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data deschiderii:<\/strong> 19 ianuarie 2026<br><strong>Closing date:<\/strong> 30 April 2026 (within the limit of the available budget)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>2. Call 3 \u2013 Public Institutions<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call available at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/apel-3-de-selectie-institutii-publice\/\"><strong>https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/apel-3-de-selectie-institutii-publice\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valoarea serviciilor:<\/strong> 12.000 \u2013 30.000 EUR (gratuit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Local, county and national public administration authorities can request free digitalisation services. Included are institutions such as city halls, county councils and local public authorities that act under public authority and provide public services. <strong>Not eligible:<\/strong> municipalities, public universities, public research institutes, educational institutions, cultural, health or social assistance institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data deschiderii:<\/strong> 19 ianuarie 2026<br><strong>Closing date:<\/strong> 30 April 2026 (within the limit of the available budget)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>3. Call 2 \u2013 Public Institutions in the Health Sector (Hospitals)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Call available at: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/apel-2-de-selectie-institutii-publice-din-sectorul-de-sanatate\/\"><strong>https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/apel-2-de-selectie-institutii-publice-din-sectorul-de-sanatate\/<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valoarea serviciilor:<\/strong> 12.295,91 EUR (gratuit)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Public hospitals subordinate to local, county or national administration can access specialised digitalisation services, with a focus on digital transformation and cybersecurity adapted to the specific needs of medical institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data deschiderii:<\/strong> 19 ianuarie 2026<br><strong>Closing date:<\/strong> 30 April 2026 (within the limit of the available budget)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>What free services does DIH4Society offer?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Digital Transformation<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital maturity assessment<\/strong> \u2013 Complete diagnosis before and after the consultancy services, with recommendations of priorities for the organisation's digitalisation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proiectarea Digital Enterprise Architecture<\/strong> \u2013 Clear understanding of the entity's overall digital architecture, to assist digitalisation investment decisions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integration of digital technologies and AI<\/strong> \u2013 Support for converting traditional products\/services into digital solutions, customising existing solutions and using artificial intelligence;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validation of digitalisation concepts<\/strong> \u2013 Testing digitalised processes before major investments, avoiding wasted resources;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preparation for RPA (Robotic Process Automation)<\/strong> \u2013 Assistance in creating the preconditions for process automation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrare echipamente inteligente complexe<\/strong> \u2013 Technical support for operationalisation and testing of integrated subsystems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Cybersecurity<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vulnerability testing<\/strong> \u2013 In-depth assessment of vulnerability to prolonged and targeted cyberattacks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assessment of employee readiness<\/strong> \u2013 Diagnosis of employees' knowledge and behaviour regarding cyber threats;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development of policies and best practices<\/strong> \u2013 Detailed documentation for managing security risks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Servicii Pentest<\/strong> \u2013 Identifying security gaps in the IT infrastructure through attack simulation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Securitate nivel firewall<\/strong> \u2013 Specialised cybersecurity services at the network edge;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business continuity<\/strong> \u2013 Assistance in maintaining and restoring operations in the event of cyber incidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Smart Robotics<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training and consultancy<\/strong> \u2013 Training in areas such as intelligent and cognitive robots, virtual assistants and chatbots;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Efficient integration<\/strong> \u2013 Support for implementing these technologies in the organisation's operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Alte beneficii:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Training-uri gratuite specializate<\/strong> for employees in strategic areas: cybersecurity, smart robotics, digital marketing, digital enterprise architecture, digital transformation management, industrial network security, smart building security;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funding consultancy<\/strong> \u2013 Free assistance in identifying and writing projects in the fields of technology investments, digitalisation and innovation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ISO standardisation preparation<\/strong> \u2013 Support for implementing ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 27001 (Information Security).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Specific advantages for each category of beneficiaries<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Advantages for SMEs:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to renowned experts<\/strong> \u2013 Certified consultants and ecosystem partners with experience in digitalisation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reducing investment risk<\/strong> \u2013 Digital maturity assessment and concept validation before major investments;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved competitiveness<\/strong> \u2013 Implementation of digital technologies and AI for business processes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conformitate regulatorie<\/strong> \u2013 Support for cybersecurity and data protection;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Access to funding<\/strong> \u2013 Consultancy for identifying and accessing public and private funding programmes;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employee upskilling<\/strong> \u2013 Free specialised training for teams in digital and security areas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Advantages for Public Institutions:<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Accelerated digital transformation<\/strong> \u2013 Improving public services through efficient digitalisation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operational efficiency<\/strong> \u2013 Optimising administrative processes and reducing operating costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Compliance and security<\/strong> \u2013 Protecting public data and IT systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality services for citizens<\/strong> \u2013 Citizens' access to faster and more efficient public services;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital maturity assessment<\/strong> \u2013 Complete diagnosis for planning digital transformation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for standardisation<\/strong> \u2013 Preparation for implementing international ISO standards.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Advantages for Healthcare Institutions (Hospitals):<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved medical care<\/strong> \u2013 Implementation of digital systems for more efficient diagnosis and treatment;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Patient data protection<\/strong> \u2013 Specialised cybersecurity adapted to the requirements of the healthcare sector;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interoperabilitate sisteme<\/strong> \u2013 Optimising communication between the various medical IT systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Staff training<\/strong> \u2013 Specialised training for medical staff in the use of digital systems;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GDPR and regulatory compliance<\/strong> \u2013 Assistance in protecting patients' sensitive data;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upgrade digital<\/strong> \u2013 Assessment and planning of investments in medical technology and digitalisation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Launch event \u2013 Call 5 SMEs<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To mark the official launch of the call dedicated to SMEs, DIH4Society invites all company representatives and digitalisation enthusiasts to attend this event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data:<\/strong> 22 ianuarie 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ora:<\/strong> 17:30<br><strong>Location:<\/strong> Cluj-Napoca, Romania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this event, DIH4Society experts will present the available opportunities, answer questions and discuss the application process. It is a networking opportunity with other SME representatives and digitalisation specialists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>How to apply to the DIH4Society calls?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The application process is simple and straightforward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check eligibility<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure your organisation meets the criteria specific to each call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>See the list of services<\/strong> &#8211; Identify the services that align with the organisation's needs and objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fill in the registration form <\/strong>&#8211; Submit the completed form with all the necessary information and the requested supporting documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interview with DIH4Society experts<\/strong> &#8211; Take part in a discussion with the specialists who will clarify the organisation's specific needs and context.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Signing the contract<\/strong> &#8211; After selection, sign the contract for the provision of free services (deadline of 10-30 days, depending on the beneficiary category).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Calendar important:<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Data<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Deschiderea apelurilor<\/td><td>19 ianuarie 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call 5 SMEs launch event<\/td><td>22 ianuarie 2026, 17:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closing of the calls<\/td><td>30 aprilie 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Criteriu: Evaluare continuu<\/td><td>Within the limit of the available budget<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Contact and support<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on opportunities and how to apply, contact DIH4Society:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Email general:<\/strong> contact@dih4society.ro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consortium contact persons:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cluj IT Cluster<\/strong> \u2013 Adina G\u0103budean Ra\u021biu: +40 (0)736 360 727\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universitatea Tehnic\u0103 Cluj-Napoca<\/strong> \u2013 Liliana Pop: +40 (0)722 603 686 | Nicoleta C\u00eendea: +40 (0)745 655 232<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University of Oradea<\/strong> \u2013 Ioana Pop Cohu\u021b: +40 (0)748 597 932\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bistri\u021ba-N\u0103s\u0103ud Chamber of Commerce and Industry<\/strong> \u2013 Dorina Mihaela Cotoi: +40 (0)733 900 194\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Why DIH4Society?<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DIH4Society is not just a source of free services \u2013 <strong><em>it is real support<\/em><\/strong><strong> for a sustainable and efficient digital transformation<\/strong>. With the support of an ecosystem of over 50 actors, access to certified experts and total funding of almost EUR 4 million, the project has all the resources needed to support any organisation in Romania on its digital journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a small company at the initial stage of digitalisation, a public institution that wants to modernise its services or a hospital that wants to protect its systems and patient data, <strong>DIH4Society has the right solution for you<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Next steps<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to find out more about how you can benefit from these free services, we invite you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take part in the <strong>launch event<\/strong> of Call 5 SMEs on <strong>22 ianuarie 2026<\/strong> (confirmation at the link above);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the DIH4Society team directly at <a href=\"mailto:contact@dih4society.ro\">contact@dih4society.ro<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See the detailed descriptions of the services on our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/\">https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/<\/a>;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out about the specific eligibility criteria depending on the organisation you belong to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Digital transformation is a medium- or long-term journey \u2013 and DIH4Society is your ideal partner on this journey.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>DIH4Society is funded 50% by the European Commission through the Digital Europe Programme (contract no. 101083952) and 50% by the Romanian State through POCIDIF (SMIS 161824 \u2013 POCIDIF\/1147\/2\/1\/Action 2.4 EDIH). The services are free of charge for eligible beneficiaries, provided that the requirements specific to each call are met. Officially recognised by the European Commission as a node of the European Digital Innovation Hubs Network (edihnetwork.eu).<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00cen acest articol vei citi despre:&nbsp; 1. Apel 5 \u2013 Micro\u00eentreprinderi, \u00centreprinderi Mici \u0219i Mijlocii (IMM) 2. Apel 3 \u2013 Institu\u021bii Publice 3. Apel 2 \u2013 Institu\u021bii Publice din Sectorul de S\u0103n\u0103tate (Spitale) O nou\u0103 etap\u0103 \u00een transformarea digital\u0103 a regiunii de Nord-Vest DIH4Society \u2013 rezultatul unui parteneriate \u00eentre Comisia European\u0103 (prin Programul Europa Digital\u0103) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2258,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-stiri"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2257"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2257\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2259,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2257\/revisions\/2259"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2258"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dih4society.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}