🇪🇺EU Digital Programmes 2026

Get up to 50–70% of your AI platform covered by EU funding.

The European Union actively funds AI adoption for small and medium businesses. We help you navigate the process — from assessment to approved application.

The Process

How it works

Three steps from first conversation to funded platform in production.

01

Free Assessment

We evaluate your current workflows, identify where AI creates the most value, and estimate your project scope. This positions you for EDIH support.

02

Application & Plan

We prepare the full integration plan — process documentation, ROI justification, GDPR compliance, technical architecture. This is what funding bodies need to see.

03

Build & Deploy

Once funding is approved, we build your platform. You pay your share (as low as 30%), EU covers the rest. Typical timeline: 4–8 weeks to production.

Eligible Costs

What EU funding covers

Most of what we build together is eligible. Here is what funding bodies typically approve.

AI software & licensing

Eligible for 1–3 year licensing periods. Covers AI model costs, API usage, and SaaS tools integrated into your platform.

Platform integration services

CRM, ERP, and custom app integrations. The core development work to connect your systems and automate your workflows.

Consulting & process audits

Workflow mapping, process redesign, and integration planning. The strategic work that makes the platform effective.

Digital skills training

Team onboarding, user training, and documentation. Covered costs for getting your team productive on the new platform.

Available Funding

Three programmes to know

Depending on your location and project scope, one or more of these will apply to you.

Most Relevant

Lithuania National AI Fund

50% (Vilnius) / 70% (regions)

Total budget€7.5M for 2026–2028
Administered byInnovation Agency Lithuania
Next callAutumn 2026 (1–2 month window)
RequirementsIntegration plan, ROI justification, GDPR compliance
Free Services

European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs)

Free services — test before you invest

What you getAI readiness assessments, technical consulting, test environments
Lithuania hubsEDIH Vilnius, EDIH4LT
How to applyApply directly to the hub — no competition
Best forFeasibility work before the funding call opens
Up to 75%

Digital Europe Programme

Up to 75% of project costs

Who can applySMEs and tech providers in consortium projects
Focus areasAI deployment, cybersecurity, digital skills
Managed byEuropean Commission / EISMEA
NoteConsortium required — we can help find partners

Why Apply With Us

We do the heavy lifting.

Applying for EU funding is a process. Most businesses fail not because they are ineligible, but because the paperwork is wrong. We fix that.

We prepare the integration plan

The #1 reason applications get rejected is poor documentation. We build the plan as part of our process — it is not an afterthought.

No upfront risk

Assessment is free. You only invest if funding is approved. We carry the early-stage work so you do not have to.

We know the process

We have helped businesses navigate EU digital programmes. You focus on your business — we handle the paperwork.

Built-in compliance

GDPR, data residency, security standards — our platforms are built compliant from day one. Funding bodies check for this.

Timeline

From today to production

The funding call has a fixed window. The preparation cannot be rushed. Start now so you are ready.

Now

Free Assessment

1–2 weeks. We map your workflows and estimate project scope.

2

Jun – Aug 2026

Integration Plan Preparation

Process documentation, ROI model, GDPR compliance, technical architecture — everything the application needs.

3

Autumn 2026

Submit Application

The Lithuania National AI Fund call opens. Competitive — 1 to 2 month window. Your application is ready.

4

Q4 2026

Funding Approved

Decision received. Build begins. You pay your share (30–50%), EU covers the rest.

5

Early 2027

Platform in Production

Your AI-powered platform is live and your team is running on it.

EU Funding Questions

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) based in EU member states. Requirements vary by programme — we help you determine eligibility during the free assessment.

In Lithuania: up to 50% in the Vilnius region, up to 70% in other regions. The Digital Europe Programme covers up to 75% for consortium projects.

Yes — this is the #1 reason applications get rejected. We prepare the full plan as part of our process: process documentation, ROI justification, GDPR compliance.

The Lithuanian National AI Fund has calls expected autumn 2026. Preparation takes 2-3 months, so starting now is recommended.

The assessment and plan we create are valuable regardless — they serve as your digital transformation roadmap. We can reapply in the next call cycle.

Autumn 2026 call approaching

Don't wait for the call to open.

The preparation takes time. Start now so your application is ready the moment EU funding opens.

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