Slovakia’s Minister of Investment, Richard Migaľ, is under fire for awarding substantial research and digital transformation grants to several lesser-known companies. Concerns center on the allocation of approximately 18 million euros from the national recovery plan to firms lacking established credentials. Minister Migaľ defends the decisions, stating his priority is project outcomes rather than the companies’ size or background. Opposition MP Veronika Remišová alleges the contracts are suspicious and warrant further investigation. The awarded projects focus on research and digital transformation, raising questions about transparency and due diligence in the grant selection process. Critics suggest the funds may have been inappropriately distributed, potentially favoring companies with limited capacity to deliver on the projects. The situation is prompting calls for greater oversight of the recovery plan’s implementation.