Digital kit: a project of the Spanish government to promote digitization

Spain is a country that despite being an advanced country in many aspects, there are still some deficiencies in others. One of the main ones is the digitization of companies. According to a study, it was known that around 75% of SMEs and freelancers did not have a digital presence in 2021.

With the pandemic and the increasing demand for online products, all these small and medium-sized companies were not prepared to face this challenge. This put them in a very bad position compared to much larger companies.

The government noticed and this is the reason why it has prepared a subsidy plan which is called “digital kit”.

Through this, small and medium-sized companies will be able to enter the digital world through different aids. In this article we are going to tell you a little more about this program and we will tell you what you need to know to participate in it.

What is the digital kit?

The digital kit is a subsidy program offered by the Spanish government so that companies can enter the digital world. This offers a series of aids so that companies can boost their presence on the web.

This in order that they can compete on equal terms with other companies in the new digital world.

The state has allocated more than 3,000 million euros for this program, which will be distributed between 2021 and 2023. Any SME or self-employed person will be able to participate in this program and obtain aid.

So, if you are a small business owner and you want to take the leap online to offer your products or services, but you do not have the capital to do so, this is the best option you have. Take advantage of the digital kit and boost your sales to go to the next level.

Who will benefit from this program?

As we mentioned before, this program is aimed at those small and medium-sized companies that need to take a leap into the digital age. However, the Spanish government has cataloged three types of companies depending on their size, these are:

• Companies with 0 to 2 employees.

• Companies with 3 to 9 employees.

• Companies with 10 to 49 employees.

The difference between these three types is the amount of resources that the digital kit program will award. That is, a company with 2 employees does not have the same requirements as one with 10. This will be reflected in the amount of money that the state will grant each one.

How is it requested?

To request the digital kit for your company, the first thing you should keep in mind is that you will have to wait for the state to make the call. To be aware of this you can do it from the Acelera Pyme portal, in which the registration of this program is carried out.

Once the call is made, the next thing is going to be that you enter the portal on the established day and fill out the application. In this you will only have to enter some basic information about your company.

This entire process is done online in an automated way, so you don't need to go to an office or anything like that. So this is something that greatly facilitates the work.

What requirements are needed to apply for this grant?

The requirements to qualify for this grant are quite simple and most small businesses in the country meet them. Next, we will tell you a little more about them.

• The business should be considered as a micro or small business.

• It must be registered in the census of entrepreneurs, professionals and retainers.

• It must not be classified as a company in difficulty.

• You must be solvent with social security and your tax obligations.

• It should not be subject to a recovery order.

• You must have a digital maturity level assessment.

• It must not be within any of the prohibitions provided for in article 13.2 of Law 38/2003.

• Do not exceed the de minimis aid limit.

What services are available for the digital kit?

There are a series of services that are included in the digital kit program, these are the ones that companies can access through these grants. It is worth mentioning that this service is provided by a digitizing agent, which must be duly authorized to do so.

• Internet presence.

• Electronic commerce.

• Social media management.

• Customer Management.

• Business Intelligence and analytics.

• Virtual office services and tools.

• Process management.

• Electronic billing.

• Secure communications.

• Cybersecurity.

How much money will I get?

The amount of help you get will depend on the needs of your business. In addition, for each category there is a maximum budget that covers the aid. So, depending on what you choose when filling out the form, it will be the amount of money that the kit grants.

In the event that you want to perform any extra service or that the budgeted money is not enough, you will have to cover that part yourself. So it is very important that you look for a quote that is appropriate to the budget you have.

Is it worth resorting to this help?

Of course, implementing a digitization of a company is not cheap. There are many things that you must take into account and that you must pay to get it. So, this can represent a significant cost.

That is why this help will be very useful for you to achieve a good digitization percentage. So you should not miss this opportunity to get adequate help for your company.