SME funding In NRW: "Mittelstand Innovativ Digital"
Master your digital transformation with financial support from MWIKE in North Rhine-Westphalia!
"Mittelstand Innovativ Digital" is a funding programme of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, which supports SMEs within NRW in digitising business processes and modernising cyber security in the company.
The funding programme aims to help SMEs build resilient IT security with analyses, training and up-to-date software. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises based in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia are eligible to apply.
The Programme Comprises The Three Funding Modules
- "Analysing the current situation"
- "Human factor"
- "Software and hardware for basic IT protection"
Funding for "Mittelstand Innovativ Digital" is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant, which covers up to 80 per cent of eligible expenditure for micro and small companies. Medium-sized companies with up to 250 employees receive a 60 per cent subsidy.
The minimum grant from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia is 4,000 euros, the maximum grant is 15,000 euros.
Which Companies Are Eligible For Funding?
Funding is available to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across all sectors based in North Rhine-Westphalia. The prerequisite is that the funded measure is implemented at a location in North Rhine-Westphalia and has an impact there.
The AM GmbH will help you to check your company's eligibility for funding and apply for the appropriate measures. We are also based in North Rhine-Westphalia, with offices in Meschede and Dortmund.
What Legal Form Do I Need For MID Funding?
The legal form is irrelevant. The decisive factor is that an economic activity is carried out. This means that self-employed persons, sole proprietorships, family businesses, partnerships, corporations and other economically active organisations can apply for funding.
We will help you to correctly classify the requirements and prepare your documents in the best possible way.
Do I Have A Micro, Small Or Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME/KMU)?
A company is considered an SME if it employs fewer than 250 people and has either an annual turnover of no more than 50 million euros or an annual balance sheet total of no more than 43 million euros. The classification is based on the figures from the last three annual financial statements.
The AM GmbH will review your company's key figures and give you a clear assessment of whether you meet the SME criteria.
How Long Must My Company Have Been In Existence?
Young companies can also receive funding, provided that the start-up phase has been completed and a legal form has been chosen. The company must also be registered in the commercial register. If the SME criteria are also met, there is nothing standing in the way of funding.
We support you right from the start. Start-ups and young companies also benefit from our experience in applying for funding programmes for digitalisation.
