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The Digital Enterprise Challenge - Challenge I aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that want to strengthen their market position through digital transformation. This call is part of the Operational Programme on Technologies and Applications for Competitiveness (OP TAK) and aims to improve automation, digitalisation and cyber security for businesses to better face the challenges of today's market.
Applications are open and will close on 31 March 2025 at 10:00.
FLOWBOX EMOS is a solution that enables enterprises to transition to fully digitized and efficient energy management. Thanks to the support of the Digital Enterprise - Challenge I, this solution can now also be available to smaller enterprises that want to modernise their processes, minimise costs and become more competitive in the market.
What can I get support for?
- Digital transformation of the company - purchase of non-production technologies
- Logistics and warehouse technologies and other non-production technologies - acquisition of robotic autonomous machines, WMS software
- Intra-company connectivity (including sensor networks)
- Cybersecurity
- One-off training courses ending with certification and tools necessary to obtain international certificates in IT and environmental sustainability of buildings
- BIM and CDE systems
- Creating a digital twin
Use of the EMOS FLOWBOX subsidy
EMOS FLOWBOX is a cutting-edge solution for digital energy management and optimization that fits perfectly into the requirements of the Digital Enterprise Challenge - Challenge I. FLOWBOX enables intelligent monitoring, control and automation of energy and operational processes in real time. This technology gives companies access to data and analytics that they can use immediately to achieve greater efficiency and significant cost savings. Supported by this grant, FLOWBOX can be implemented at a lower acquisition cost, delivering the following key benefits:
- Energy optimization: the FLOWBOX monitors and analyzes energy consumption in real time. Based on this data, it enables automated control of individual devices or entire operating units, leading to more efficient use of resources and reduced energy costs.
- Better visibility and management of operations: The system provides a detailed overview of operations, allowing any outages, inefficiencies or other problems to be quickly identified and addressed. This enables management to make better decisions about changes that will improve performance and streamline operational processes.
- Automation for time and cost savings: implementing FLOWBOX increases automation, freeing employees from routine, inefficient tasks and allowing them to focus on more important activities. At the same time, automation also significantly reduces the risk of errors.
- Reduced emissions and environmentally friendly operation. This helps to meet ESG criteria and customer requirements in terms of sustainability.
- Long-term savings and quick return on investment: thanks to the support, companies can make this investment more cost-effectively and achieve a quicker return on investment, which, thanks to energy savings and more efficient management, can be achieved within months.
Conditions for applicants
Types of supported enterprises: enterprises falling under the category of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the Czech Republic outside the capital city can apply for support.
Amount of aid: The subsidy may cover up to 25-60 % of eligible costs, depending on the region. The minimum amount of total eligible expenditure per project must be CZK 2,5 million and the maximum CZK 50 million. The maximum amount of the SME must be at least CZK 50 and the maximum amount of the SME must be CZK 50.
Eligible costs: This includes costs for technology, equipment, training, implementation of systems and related costs for external services.
Duration: The project can be a maximum of two phases.
Restrictions and exclusions
Unsupported Activities: Acquisition of tangible assets (hardware) that serve the applicant company's core business.
Location: The subsidy applies only to projects implemented in the Czech Republic, excluding the capital city of Prague.
Compatibility: Applicants cannot simultaneously use this subsidy with other subsidies focused on the same area of digitization.
Deadlines and Administrative Requirements
- Application Submission: Applications are accepted from July 15, 2024, until March 31, 2025.
- Approval Process: After submission, eligibility is verified, and the project is evaluated. Projects are assessed based on their contribution to digitalization and planned efficiency.
- Required Documents: In addition to the project itself, applicants must submit an implementation plan, budget, detailed description of the technologies used, and proof of operational eligibility within the region.
How to Start with the Application and Implementation of FLOWBOX?
Obtaining a subsidy for the FLOWBOX system is a great step toward modernizing your operations. If you're interested in this call, it's ideal to consult the implementation possibilities with the FLOWBOX provider, who can also assist with preparing the documents for the application.
Contact us at info@flowbox.com