SME Idea for training and development

The SME Idea scheme is intended for SMEs which invest in the training and development of both current and future workers.

It is important to know that this subsidy does not represent a training budget, but a financial contribution to solve bottlenecks among SMEs. The scheme was originally aimed at stimulating technical SMEs, but it now appears that many SMEs are faced with the same obstacles. That is why the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate has decided to broaden the scheme.

Who is SME idea for?
Conditions
How much is the subsidy?
Apply for SME Idea subsidy

SME Idea is no longer focused only on tackling bottlenecks within technical SMEs, but is available to all SME entrepreneurs.

The SME Idea grant is available for:

investments by SME entrepreneurs leading to more staff in technical sectors;
investments by SME entrepreneurs in human capital with a view to digitization;
investments by SME entrepreneurs in human capital with a view to the climate and energy transition.

Conditions

You are an SME entrepreneur and you work with another entrepreneur, knowledge institution, (branche) organization;
At least 65% of the number of participants in the partnership are SMEs.

How much is the subsidy?

The subsidy amounts to 100% of the eligible costs with a maximum of € 124,999. The total subsidy for all participants in a partnership amounts to a maximum of € 200,000.

Apply for a subsidy

This scheme is closed. This tender scheme is assessed on the basis of a ranking. The highest ranked applications are eligible for a subsidy until the subsidy ceiling has been reached.

Want to know more about this scheme?

Would you like more information about this subsidy scheme or are you curious about whether there are other appropriate financing schemes for your company? Please contact consultant, Mark He is happy to advise you.