EU Grant Guide: Get 50-60% Off Your Quarry Digitization

Noria for €216 per month

That is the effective cost of the Digital Foundation package after a 60% ESPA grant in Greece. Not a promotional price. Not a limited-time offer. The result of applying EU digital transformation funding to a platform purpose-built for the natural stone industry.

If you operate a quarry, processing facility, or stone export business in Greece, Spain, or Italy, there is a realistic path to covering 45-60% of your digitization costs through existing EU programs. The funding is allocated. The programs are active. The question is whether you apply before the allocation runs out.

Why EU grants exist for this

The European Commission has identified digital transformation of traditional industries as a strategic priority. Europe's manufacturing base includes hundreds of thousands of SMEs in sectors like mining, quarrying, and materials processing that have not yet adopted digital tools. Only 23% of quarries use digital inventory systems.

The natural stone sector is one of the most eligible categories. It is a traditional industry with low digital adoption, high export value, significant employment in rural regions, and clear productivity gains available through proven technology.

EU governments fund these programs because a digitized European stone industry is more competitive, more productive, and more resilient than one running on spreadsheets and phone calls.

Greece: ESPA Digital Transformation

**Coverage:** 50-60% of eligible costs, depending on company size and location. Businesses in less-developed regions and micro-enterprises qualify for the higher tier.

**Eligible budget range:** €18,000 to €200,000 in total project cost.

**What is covered:** - SaaS subscription costs (1-2 years prepaid) - Hardware: iPads with LiDAR, servers, inspection monitors - Implementation and configuration services - Staff training and onboarding - Technical documentation and project management

**Key requirements:** Registered in Greece, SME classification (under 250 employees), active in eligible NACE codes (B08.11 quarrying, C23.70 stone processing, G46.73 wholesale), operational for 2+ fiscal years, no outstanding tax obligations.

**Timeline:** Application preparation 2-4 weeks, evaluation 2-3 months, implementation 12-18 months from approval.

Spain: Kit Digital

**Coverage:** Up to 100% voucher coverage. The voucher amount depends on company size: - 0-2 employees: up to €2,000 - 3-9 employees: up to €6,000 - 10-49 employees: up to €12,000

For stone operations typically employing 10-50 people, the €12,000 tier is most relevant.

**Advantages:** Fast approval, pre-approved solution categories, voucher applied directly to provider invoice -- no advancing full cost and waiting for reimbursement.

Italy: Transizione 5.0

**Coverage:** Up to 45% tax credit on eligible investments. For SMEs investing under €2.5 million, the maximum credit rate applies.

**What is covered:** SaaS platforms, hardware (scanners, tablets, sensors), implementation and integration, training, consulting.

**Mechanism:** Unlike ESPA (direct grant) or Kit Digital (voucher), Transizione 5.0 operates as a tax credit offset against future obligations over multiple fiscal years. The credit may apply retroactively to qualifying investments made during the eligible period.

Pre-configured Noria grant packages

Package A: Digital Foundation

- **Total investment:** €19,469 - **With 60% ESPA grant:** €7,788 customer cost - **Effective monthly cost:** €216/month over 36 months - **Includes:** Professional subscription (12 months), LiDAR iPad, 40 hours implementation, 16 hours training, grant documentation - **Best for:** Single-site quarries beginning digital transformation

Package B: Export Excellence

- **Total investment:** €46,968 - **With 50% ESPA grant:** €23,484 customer cost - **Effective monthly cost:** €652/month over 36 months - **Includes:** Enterprise subscription, 3x LiDAR iPads, client portal, container planner, AI Vision, 80 hours implementation, 32 hours training - **Best for:** Exporters and multi-site operations shipping 5+ containers/month

Package C: Enterprise Transform

- **Total investment:** ~€132,500 (custom scope) - **Includes:** Full platform, multi-site deployment (up to 5 locations), custom ERP integrations, dedicated implementation manager (200+ hours), on-site training - **Best for:** Large quarry groups shipping 20+ containers/month

How to apply: step by step

**Step 1: Determine eligibility.** Verify SME classification, registration, tax compliance, and NACE codes (B08.11 quarrying, C23.70 stone processing, G46.73 wholesale).

**Step 2: Choose your package.** Match operational scope to grant package. Consider what you need today and in 18 months.

**Step 3: Technical documentation.** Grant programs require detailed project descriptions: current-state analysis, target architecture, implementation timeline, expected KPIs, and itemized budget. Noria's grant team has prepared these for 15+ companies across Greece, Spain, and Italy.

**Step 4: Submit with local grant consultant.** Each country has specific submission portals and procedures. A local consultant handles bureaucratic requirements while Noria provides technical content.

**Step 5: Receive approval.** Kit Digital: often weeks. ESPA: typically 2-3 months. Transizione 5.0: tax credit at annual filing.

**Step 6: Begin implementation.** Deployment timeline: 4-6 weeks (Package A), 8-12 weeks (Package B), 16-24 weeks (Package C). Grant milestones aligned with disbursement triggers.

The window is open

Grant allocations are finite. Once fully committed, applications are not accepted until the next call. ESPA, Kit Digital, and Transizione 5.0 are all currently active with available allocation, but historical patterns show demand accelerates as awareness spreads.

The EU has allocated the funding. The programs are designed for exactly this type of investment. The only variable is whether you apply while the allocation is available.

Noria for €216 per month. That is with the grant.

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