Andorra Relaunches €500,000 Business Digitalisation Programme for 2026 Targeting SMEs

The Andorran government has relaunched its Business Digitalisation Programme for 2026 with a €500,000 budget, focusing on small and microenterprises to advance digital tools like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and restaurant-specific software.

Minister for Public Function and Digital Transformation Marc Rossell announced the call at a press conference following the Council of Ministers meeting. Jointly led by Andorra Digital, alongside Andorra Business and the Chamber of Commerce, the initiative builds on surging interest since its 2022-2023 debut, with applications rising from 39 in the first round to 125 in 2024 and more than 221 in 2025. Rossell described it as a key driver for enhancing the digital maturity of the country's private sector and aligning with broader national goals.

The regulatory decree will appear in the Official Bulletin of the Principality (BOPA) on 1 April, applications open on 8 April, and a virtual information session is scheduled for 13 April.

The programme keeps core aid lines while streamlining operations based on feedback from partners and expanding the catalogue of eligible solutions. New options for the restaurant sector include management software, online booking platforms and digital menus. Cross-sector tools are bolstered with cloud storage and services, electronic payment systems, cybersecurity measures, AI applications and data analytics.

Subsidies cover up to 30% of costs for sector-specific solutions and 30-50% for cross-sector ones. Maximum amounts favour smaller businesses: €6,000 for microenterprises (up to five employees), €5,500 for small firms (six to 25 employees), €4,000 for medium-sized enterprises (26 to 100 employees) and €3,000 for large firms (over 100 employees).

Rossell emphasised the scheme's importance in fostering innovative and efficient business models.