On 10 July 2025, an important webinar was held for representatives of companies and NGOs interested in public support for digitisation, the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and the development of digital processes. As experts in grant attraction, we share the latest programme details, requirements and tips.
What grants are available?
The programme is implemented by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA).
Applications will be accepted from 21 July 2025 via business.gov.lv. Funding is available until the budget is exhausted or until the end of the programme on 31 May 2029.
Total budget: €18.5 million.
Main areas of support:
– Grants of up to €10 000: for the purchase, development and implementation of new digital solutions (e.g. accounting automation, ERP/CRM systems, digital marketing, cybersecurity).
– Grants up to €200,000: for the development and deployment of AI solutions (generative AI, business process automation, machine learning and data analysis, robotics).
– Grants up to €10,000: for digital maturity assessment (process audit, digital roadmap).
Who can apply?
Beneficiaries:
– Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
– Small capitalisation enterprises (up to 499 employees, other than SMEs)
– Mid-cap companies (up to 3000 employees, non-SME and small-cap)
– Public organisations and foundations with at least three traders and an economic activity
Aid intensity:
50% – micro and small enterprises
40% – medium-sized enterprises
30% – small and mid-caps
Criteria and restrictions
Cannot apply:
1) Businesses in certain sectors (banking, insurance, alcohol and tobacco, gambling, real estate, etc.)
2) Actions that do not comply with environmental requirements (e.g. do not respect the principle of “no significant harm”)
3) Organisations with a tax debt of more than €150
3) Companies in bankruptcy, liquidation, sanctions, etc.
Not supported:
1) Purchase of standard office equipment
2) Routine refresh of existing IT systems (excluding MI and cyber security measures)
3) Purchase of real estate
4) Actions completed before the signature of the contract with LIAA
Supported costs
Digital solutions:
– Purchase or rental of software and licences
– Automation, ERP/CRM system implementation, digital marketing, integration with online stores
– Staff training, advice
-Equipment (sensors, devices, software), if not intended solely for standard office functions
Artificial intelligence solutions:
– MI product development and deployment, robotics, big data analytics, digital security
– Certification, licences, integration, data storage and processing infrastructure
Digital maturity assessment:
– Audits, tests, roadmaps, consultations with EDIC centres
Grant application procedure
- Preparation of documents:
- de minimis form
- Declaration of company status
- Confirmation of absence of conflict of interest
- Power of attorney if not signed by the manager
- List of participants (for associations)
- Application via business.gov.lv:
- Opening date: 21 July 2024, 12:00
- Examination of the application:
- Time limit: up to 1 month
- Conclusion of a contract with LIAA
- Project implementation:
- The project may start after the application has been submitted, but the eligible costs are only taken into account after the contract has been signed!
- Maximum duration: 12 months for grants up to EUR 10 000, 24 months for grants up to EUR 200 000
- All activities must be completed by 31 May 2029
- Procurement and supplier selection:
- Up to €69,999 – market research (at least 3 offers, most advantageous choice)
- From €70 000 – formal procurement in accordance with Cabinet Regulation No 104
- Artificially splitting up procurement to circumvent procedures is prohibited
- Submitting a report and payment request:
- Processing time: up to 1 month
Important aspects and tips
The project must be implemented in Latvia only.
De minimis aid limits (State aid must not exceed a fixed limit).
Costs incurred before the application or before the contract must not be funded!
All final payment requests must be submitted by 31 August 2029.
Stay tuned for changes to procurement rules from July 2025!
Particular attention to environmental requirements and corporate transparency.
Frequently asked questions and webinar explanations
– Only new solutions focusing on process automation and digitisation are supported.
– Standard hardware or office software upgrades are not supported.
– The deployment of artificial intelligence (including generative AI, automation, data analysis, robotics) is a priority area.
– It is important to justify the economic viability of the project and the expected increase in competitiveness.
– Only one strand can be supported per project (e.g. digital only or MI only).
– Digital Maturity projects can be submitted individually or as part of a complete project.
How can we help?
Our team supports our clients at all stages – from selecting the most appropriate route and checking eligibility, to preparing the documents, submitting the application and monitoring the implementation of the grant. We also assist in developing the business plan, preparing the technical specification, finding the most suitable solutions and suppliers.
Book a consultation – and we’ll help your business to digitally transform with state support!
For applications and consultations: +37122097575, [email protected]
