How much does the state actually cover for AI automation?
In short: In 2026, three programmes can partly cover the cost of introducing AI automation:
- LIAA digitalization vouchers: up to €5,000 for micro and small companies, up to €100,000 for medium and large ones;
- ALTUM digital transformation: a capital subsidy of up to 35% (max €1,000,000) on top of a €100,000–7,000,000 loan;
- LIAA innovation vouchers: up to €25,000 and up to 85%, for new product development only.
Not a round number for marketing. Here are three real 2026 programs with exact amounts — and which one most likely fits your project.
Updated: 2026-10
Three real support options
Precise amounts and terms — verified against LIAA and ALTUM public sources.
- Micro and small companies — up to €5,000
- Medium and large companies — up to €100,000
- Covers process digitalization: sales, CRM, resource and data management, logistics
- Financed by the Recovery Fund
- Loan from €100,000 to €7,000,000
- Capital subsidy up to 35% (max €1,000,000)
- Suited to larger projects spanning several systems
- Requires a loan agreement with ALTUM
- Standard voucher — up to €25,000, up to 85%
- Design voucher — up to €5,000
- Introductory voucher — up to €10,000, 100%
- Only for outsourced R&D/design services
Which program fits me?
Depends on exactly what you're implementing.
Chatbot or automation
Implementing a ready solution into existing processes — most often LIAA digitalization vouchers.
Large, multi-system project
When you need larger funding for integrating several systems — ALTUM digital transformation.
New product or service
If you're developing something new for the market, not just implementing a ready tool — LIAA innovation vouchers.
We assess it
BalticMind tells you which program fits, for free, and helps prepare the application.
Frequently asked questions
Does the state cover 85% of AI automation implementation?
No, that's a commonly misunderstood figure. 85% applies only to LIAA innovation vouchers — a narrow program for new product development and design, capped at €25,000. Most automation projects fit other programs with different terms: LIAA digitalization vouchers (up to €100,000, fixed amount) or ALTUM digital transformation (up to 35% capital subsidy).
Which program fits my project?
Chatbot or process automation implementation usually fits LIAA digitalization vouchers. Larger projects spanning multiple systems — ALTUM digital transformation. Developing a new product or service — LIAA innovation vouchers. BalticMind assesses your situation for free.
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Information updated July 2026, based on publicly available LIAA and ALTUM data: LIAA — Support for process digitalization, LIAA — Innovation voucher support. Terms and amounts change — always check the current information on the LIAA or ALTUM website before submitting an application.