Spain’s Digital Kit: A Practical Guide for SMEs and Freelancers

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HE digital kit is a landmark program from the Spanish government, funded through the European Union’s NextGenerationEU framework, aimed at boosting the digital transformation of small and medium-sized enterprises as well as their own operations. This initiative seeks to help businesses adopt advanced digital solutions to enhance competitiveness and operational efficiency.

The digital kit is designed to be accessible to a broad spectrum of companies operating in Spain, including micro-enterprises, small businesses, and self-employed individuals. Eligibility depends mainly on company size, sector, and the applicant’s financial situation.

An important innovation is anticipated for this year. The Ministry of Digital Transformation has decided that at least one of the upcoming calls for assistance will be private. The target beneficiaries include mid-sized SMEs with 50 to 250 employees and projects that use artificial intelligence. Details are not yet available. This information comes from the Ministry of Digital Transformation, referencing ongoing policy directions.

What can I do with the digital kit?

The program offers a wide range of digital solutions available on the Moncloa platform. These include:

  • Improve website presence at basic and advanced levels on the internet

  • Manage social networks

  • Strengthen cybersecurity

  • Provide secure communication

  • Expand customer management

  • Apply business intelligence and analytics in processes

  • Offer services and tools through a virtual office

  • Implement electronic invoicing

  • Create a Marketplace platform that unites multiple stores on a single site for consumer purchases

Each service addresses different aspects of digitalization, allowing beneficiaries to tailor support to their specific needs. of Digital Transformation, Spain.

Digital kit: amount of help

The digital kit provides support ranging from 2,000 to 12,000 euros. The eligible segments are as follows:

  • Part I. Small businesses with 10 to fewer than 50 employees receive up to 12,000 euros

  • Part II. Small businesses or microenterprises with fewer than 3 to 10 employees receive up to 6,000 euros

  • Part III. Small businesses or microenterprises with 0 to 3 employees and self-employed individuals receive up to 2,000 euros

How to request a digital kit

The application window for the digital kit has been extended to December 31, 2024 at 11:00. To request support, follow these steps:

  1. Register on the Acelera SME platform and complete the digital diagnostic test to assess your level of digitalization

  2. Review digitalization solutions that best fit your business needs and consult the catalog of digitalization representatives offering these services

  3. If you meet the requirements, submit your application to the Red.es electronic headquarters

  4. After the voucher is issued, choose an authorized digitization representative and sign a contract to implement the selected digital solutions

Note that not all expenses are eligible for subsidies. For example, assistance cannot cover financing costs, debt interest, judicial expenses, land, equipment, telecom and connection services, default interest, additional fees, administrative and criminal sanctions, or long-term commitments. For more details, consult the official guidelines. This clarification reflects official guidance from the program administrators.

The digital kit represents a meaningful opportunity for Spanish SMEs and freelancers to advance their digitization efforts. With financial support and technical guidance, businesses can adopt new technologies and digital applications that enhance operability, security, and market visibility. To maximize the benefits of this program, interested parties should begin preparing the application early, keeping in mind the requirements, deadlines, and required documentation.

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