funding advice
Subsidies for digitization – save up to 80% of the costs
Professional funding advice for SMEs: Identify suitable programs, apply successfully, and settle accounts correctly.
Funding check & potential analysis
- Analysis of planned digitization measures
- Identification of suitable funding programs
- Potential calculation (funding amount)
- Assessment of probability of success
Cost-benefit analysis
Application & Project Planning
- Writing project description
- Preparing budget calculation
- Ensuring eligibility for funding
- Preparing complete application documents
- Submission and follow-up
Communication with funding agency
Project support & controlling
- Project setup in accordance with funding guidelines
- Expenditure controlling
- Milestone reports
- Change management
- Communication with funding agency
Interim reports
Success factors
- Early planning – Submit funding application before project start
- Ensure eligibility – Only certain costs are eligible for funding
- Professional presentation – Convincing project description
- Realistic calculation – Budget must be comprehensible
- Complete documentation – Include all required documents
- Comprehensible innovation – Clearly present digital added value
Website & E-Commerce
- Website redesign
- Online shop development
- Content management systems
- Responsive design
Accessibility
Software & Tools
- CRM systems
- ERP software
- Marketing automation
- Analytics tools
- Collaboration software
Marketing & Sales
- Online marketing setup
- Social media management
- SEO tools & services
- Lead generation systems
- Customer portals
FAQ
Still
questions?
Which projects are eligible for funding?
Digitization projects involving innovation or improvement of existing processes. Routine maintenance usually not included.
When must the application be submitted?
Almost always before the project begins. Projects that have already begun are usually not eligible for funding.
What are the chances of success?
For professional applications, 85-95% for AWS/KMU Digital, 60-80% for FFG programs, and highly individual for EU programs.
How much does funding advice cost?
We discuss this on a case-by-case basis.
How long does the approval process take?
SME Digital: 4–8 weeks. AWS: 8–12 weeks. FFG and EU: 3–6 months.
Can multiple subsidies be combined?
Yes, often possible and recommended for higher subsidy rates.
What happens when there are changes to the project?
Major changes must be agreed with the funding agency.