IFIC - «AI in SMEs» Line

Types of Investment

• AI solutions for productivity – Ready-to-use tools that increase worker productivity;
• AI solutions applied to business – Tools that improve interaction with clients and partners, or optimize internal processes.

Eligible Expenses

• Acquisition of equipment and components to incorporate artificial intelligence solutions;
• Acquisition of software, including SaaS subscription costs;
• Expenses with the hiring of up to 2 technicians or platform managers for the implementation and operation of the project (24 months, up to €80,000 per position);
• Acquisition of essential consulting and/or training services;
• Expenses with accountants or certified auditors for expense validation (max. €2,500);
• Other expenses directly related to the project and areas of action.

Funding

Notice Budget: €100,000,000 – one hundred million euros

Support Rate:

Non-repayable funding of 75%, with a limit of €300,000 per single company.

Minimum Investment: €5,000 – five thousand euros.

Application Period

From 30/09/2025 to 28/11/2025, with applications evaluated in phases:

• Phase I: 31/10/2025;
• Phase II: 28/11/2025.

Who Can Apply

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Notice Specificities

Eligibility Criteria

• Investment start date between 01/01/2025 and 30/06/2026;
• Maximum execution period of 24 months (+6 exceptional months);
• Compliance with the "Do No Significant Harm" (DNSH) principle;
• Proven economic and financial viability;
• Legal compliance (national and EU);
• No double funding;
• R&D – independent technical assessments.