BITTNET SYSTEMS S.A. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company/“Issuer”/”Group”) informs the investors that the Education pillar of Bittnet Group has been chosen as one of the partners of the Authority for Digitization of Romania (ADR) within the Competences in advanced technologies for SMEs – project financed by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Thus, the consortium led by Equatorial Gaming and which includes Bittnet training and The E-Learning Company (all companies part of the Group) obtained the highest score in the technical evaluation, with 98.95 points out of 100, ranking on the first place in the list of ADR partners as a provider of professional training in digital skills for employees in Romania.

Among the 26 applications submitted, only 8 companies met the evaluation criteria and will sign a framework agreement with ADR that will involve delivery of IT training projects with PNRR funding, under Component 7 – Digital transformation. The estimated total value is EUR 36,000,000.

Through this initiative, ADR aims to finance IT training programs for Romanian SME employees. The main aim is to acquire and strengthen basic and advanced digital skills in key technology sectors. This initiative offers employees in Romania the opportunity to improve their level of IT knowledge and skills by participating in professional training programs in 9 key technical areas, including Internet of Things, Big Data, Cloud, Machine Learning, AI, Robotic Process Automation – RPA, Blockchain, Cyber Security and Additive Manufacturing. The project has the duedate in December 31st, 2025.

CR57/21.11.2023