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Andorra Shuts Down 2026 Digitalisation Programme After €500K Fully Allocated to 178 Firms

Andorra's government closed its 2026 Business Digitalisation Programme after exhausting the €500,000 budget on 178 companies seeking AI tools, websites, and automation amid overwhelming demand from small businesses.

Key Points

  • Programme allocated full €500,000 to 178 companies implementing 368 digital solutions.
  • Processed 181 applications since April 8 launch; top demand for AI (85), websites (70), SEO (58).
  • Micro-enterprises got 69% of aid; small firms 27%, prioritising smaller businesses.
  • Officials highlight rapid AI uptake as sign of strong interest in tech for competitiveness.

Andorra's government has closed its 2026 Business Digitalisation Programme after allocating the full €500,000 budget to 178 companies that implemented 368 digital solutions.

Provisional figures show the programme, which launched on 8 April, processed 181 applications for digital tools and support services before funds ran out. Officials ended the application window, though some submissions still require final validation. Among the 176 approved requests, companies averaged two to three solutions each.

Demand centred on artificial intelligence tools (85 requests), website development (70) and SEO/SEM services (58). Other popular options included ERP/CRM systems, digital training, process automation and cloud storage—newly added this year and ranking in the top ten.

Micro-enterprises received 69% of the aid, small businesses 27%, medium-sized firms 3% and large companies 1%. The programme prioritised smaller firms through size-based criteria, featured five new solutions and adjusted subsidy levels.

Executives noted the rapid uptake, particularly for AI, as proof of strong interest in advanced technologies to enhance productivity and competitiveness among Andorran firms. Applications filed before the BOPA gazette closure notice remain eligible under prior terms. Officials see the outcome as confirmation of the initiative's value in driving business modernisation.

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