What is Programme II ‘Funding to support the Digital Transformation of Book Production Enterprises’?
Programme II ‘Funding to support the Digital Transformation of Book Production Enterprises’ is funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0” as part of the ‘Culture as a Driver of Growth’ action.
The aim of Programme II is to support enterprises in the book production sector through their digital transformation. The main objectives of the programme will be achieved by promoting digital transformation processes that will help businesses to adapt to new technological developments and the demands of the digital age. By encouraging new/alternative models for the production, distribution and promotion of digital content, it is possible for enterprises in the sector to obtain alternative sources of revenue beyond traditional revenue models. It is necessary to support investment in infrastructure and know-how in order to create an environment where publishing companies can develop and disseminate digital content. Finally, it is also important to restructure the resources of publishing companies in order to increase their efficiency through the digitalisation of processes.
Current Status
The current call is: 1st Modification to the ‘Funding to support the Digital Transformation of Book Production Enterprises’ Call.
The period of online submission of proposals closed on 27.02.2025 due to the exhaustion of the available Programme Budget (Public Expenditure), increased by 20%, as foreseen in the Call.
In the framework of the Action, the 1st Decision approving the Provisional Evaluation Results of the Action has been published.
The communication of the evaluation results shall be made through the Integrated State Aid Management Information System. Potential Beneficiaries will be notified electronically at the email address provided at the time of application.
*Last update: 23-06-2025
What is the role of Information Society S.M.S.A.?
‘Information Society S.M.S.A.’ is the Promoter of the Programme.
What are the benefits for enterprises?
The programme aims to:
- Provide support for investments, infrastructure and know-how for the creation of digital, foreign language and exportable content.
- Enhance the competitiveness, extroversion and resilience of enterprises through their digital transformation.
- Encourage new/alternative models of production, distribution and promotion.
- Restructure resources and adopt international certification standards for better management and efficiency.
Who are the potential beneficiaries of the financial aid?
Beneficiaries of aid under Programme II may be existing Medium-sized, Small, Micro, and Individual Enterprises, as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC. Participation in the Programme is open to enterprises that meet the participation requirements, as defined in chapter 2 “PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS – ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA” of the Call.
Which expenses are funded?
| S/N | CATEGORY OF EXPENDITURE | EXPENDITURE LIMITS |
| 1. EQUIPMENT | ||
| 1.1 | Expenditure on digital equipment | up to 100% of the Grant Budget |
| 1.2 | Expenditure on supporting production equipment | up to 20% of the Grant Budget |
| 2. SOFTWARE AND SOFTWARE SERVICES | ||
| 2.1 | Expenditure on software | up to 100% of the Grant Budget |
| 3. SERVICES | ||
| 3.1 | Expenditure on service upgrading | up to 50% of the Grant Budget |
| 3.2 | Expenditure on promotion and extroversion | up to 10% of the Grant Budget |
| 3.3 | Advisory services | up to 10% of the Grant Budget and up to €4,000.00 |
Expenditure Categories 1.1 and 2 should cumulatively account for at least 50% of the Grant Budget.
Budget of Programme II
The budget for Programme II (total Public Expenditure) is one million nine hundred and twenty-one thousand seven hundred and forty euros.
The minimum and maximum eligible budget of the funding application is set from €5,000.00 to €70,000.00. The aid amounts to 70% of the subsidised budget in the form of a non-repayable grant.
Implementation Time of the Investment Plans
The date of eligibility of expenditure is the date of publication of the Programme Call (31/12/2024). The deadline for completing the investments being funded may not exceed nine (9) months from the date when the Decision of Inclusion was issued.
Programme Help Desk
Contact number: +30 2100084020 (MON-FRI, office hours: 09:00-17:00), or at culture@ktpae.gr
USEFUL FILES
- 1st Decision approving the Provisional Evaluation Results
- 1st Modification to the to the Call for Applications for inclusion in the ‘Funding to support the Digital Transformation of Book Production Enterprises’ Programme
- Call for Programme II: ‘Funding to support the Digital Transformation of Book Production Enterprises’
- Integrated State Aid Management Information System User Manual
- Submit an application via the platform of the Integrated State Aid Management Information System (iSAMIS).
- Joint Ministerial Decision: (Greek Government Gazette Β/5824/18-10-2024)
- Correction of an error in Joint Ministerial Decision No. 446545/11.10.2024 (Greek Government Gazette B/6027/01-11-2024).
- Self-declaration Templates for potential beneficiaries
