HE digital kit It is a pioneering initiative of the Spanish Government, part of the European Union’s Next Generation funds framework, to promote the digital transformation of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) as well as their own companies. -worker. This program aims to facilitate the incorporation of advanced digital solutions to increase the competitiveness and operational efficiency of businesses.
The digital kit has been designed to be accessible to a wide range of businesses operating on Spanish territory, including small businesses, micro-enterprises and the self-employed. Specific eligibility criteria may vary, depending mainly on the size of the company, its sector of activity and the financial situation of the applicant.
An important innovation is expected for this year.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation has decided that at least one of the next new calls for help will be made privately. For companies with 50 to 250 employees -for those already considered mid-sized companies within the SME group- and for projects using artificial intelligence. We don’t know any more details about this at this time.
What can I do with the digital kit?
The program offers a wide range of digital solutions available on the La Moncloa website. These are:
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Improve my website and its basic or advanced presence on the Internet
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Manage social networks
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Strengthen cybersecurity
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Provide secure communication
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Expand customer management
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Use business intelligence and analytics in processes
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Offer services and tools through a virtual office
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Apply electronic invoice
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Create a Marketplace platform (online shopping mall) that brings together on the same website many stores that the consumer can access to purchase their products.
Each of these services is designed to address different aspects of business digitalisation, allowing beneficiaries to tailor support to their specific needs.
Digital kit: amount of help
The help of the digital kit extends to a wide range of Between 2,000 and 12,000 euros. So the segments you can benefit from are:
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Part I. Small businesses with 10 to fewer than 50 employees: 12,000 euros
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Part II. Small businesses or microbusinesses with less than 3 to 10 employees: 6,000 euros
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Part III. Small businesses or microbusinesses with 0 to 3 employees and self-employed individuals: 2,000 euros
How to request a digital kit
The digital kit application period has been extended until December 31, 2024 at 11:00.
To request the digital kit you must follow these steps:
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Register on the Acelera SME platform and take the digital diagnostic test to check your level of digitalization.
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Consult the digitalization solutions that best suit your business needs and the catalog of digitalization representatives that offer these services.
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If you meet the requirements, send your request for help to the Red.es electronic headquarters (sede.red.gob.es).
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Once the voucher is issued, select an authorized digitization representative and sign a contract to manage your chosen digital solutions.
What you need to keep in mind is this Not all expenses are eligible for subsidies. For example, you will not be able to benefit from assistance to cover financing expenses, debt interest, expenses arising from judicial proceedings, land, equipment, telecommunication and connection services, default interest, additional fees and administrative and criminal sanctions and for a long period of time. You can consult here.
The digital kit represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and freelancers in Spain to develop their business digitization process. Thanks to the funds and technical support it offers, businesses can adopt new technologies and digital applications that increase their operability, security and visibility in the market. To maximize the opportunities provided by this program, it is important to start preparing the application as soon as possible, taking into account the requirements, application deadlines and required documents.