ARP announces launch of first proposals under Dig.IT digital transformation project

The Industrial Development Agency (ARP) has announced the first call for proposals under the “Dig.IT Digital Transformation” project, co-financed by the EU’s FENG 2021–2027 program. The call opens on November 3, 2025, for three weeks, with an allocation of PLN 20 million, while the total project budget through 2029 amounts to PLN 140 million. A second, larger round is planned for spring 2026. The program targets micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in manufacturing and industrial services, offering grants of PLN 150,000–850,000, covering up to 50% of costs.
Funding supports automation, AI, robotics, data analytics, and cybersecurity initiatives. ARP President Bartłomiej Babuśka emphasized that Dig.IT aims to boost Poland’s digital competitiveness and innovation capacity.