How to apply for the SME Growth subsidy
Each SME must go through a specific procedure to apply for this subsidy. The application period depends on the nature of the growth strategies.
Applying for the SME Growth subsidy can be done via a competitive call; each call will have a certain theme. For 2023, three calls are foreseen:
Call 1:
- application period: March 27st until May 22th 2023
- theme: internationalization, digitalization, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship, innovation
Call 2:
- application period: August 28th until September 25th 2023
- theme: internationalization, digitalization, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship, innovation
Call 3:
- application period: December 18th 2023 until Januari 22th 2024
- theme: internationalization, digitalization, sustainable and circular entrepreneurship, innovation
A digital application form which can be found on our website needs to be filled out. During the online application, you will be requested to upload a filled out project description.
The application takes place before the commencement of the employment of the newly recruited advisor or before the commencement of the advice performances.
There is a limit of one subsidy per company over a period of 36 months.