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"GO-DIGITAL" FUNDING PROGRAMME FOR THE DIGITALISATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES

The "go-digital" funding programme (http://www.bmwi-go-digital.de) is aimed specifically at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial sector and the skilled trades.

The digital transformation affects all industries and business areas. In order to remain competitive in the long term, it is important to firmly establish digitalisation in the company across all business areas.

This poses a major challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the skilled trades in particular. They generally lack the necessary capacities to carry out the relevant activities in a targeted, successful and timely manner. This is where the established go-digital funding programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) comes in. Consultancy firms authorised for go-digital support SMEs and the skilled trades from the analysis stage through to the implementation of specific measures.

Practical external consulting and implementation services on technological and social developments in the field of e-commerce, the digitalisation of everyday business and the increasing need for security in digital networking support SMEs on their way into the digital future.

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In doing so, go-digital offers companies unbureaucratic financial support, as the authorised consulting companies take care of the entire administrative project management from the application to the reporting.

The new funding guideline came into force on 1 January 2022 and was extended until the end of 2024. RLS is approved by the BMWI - Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection as an authorised consulting and implementation company for the go-digital funding programme.

We take care of the consultation, application, implementation and handling of the projects.

What is subsidised?

  • Development of new digital business models or processes
  • Digitalisation of existing business models or processes
  • Objective: Needs analysis, feasibility analysis and risk assessment for your own digitalisation project
  • Development of a company-specific online marketing strategy
  • Use of external auction, sales or service platforms as well as social media tools, website monitoring and content marketing
  • Subordinate business processes of an online shop, such as the provision of goods and payment procedures

How much funding is available?

Funding is available for consultancy services at a rate of 50 per cent of a maximum daily consultant rate of EUR 1,100. The maximum amount of funding is 30 days over a period of six months.

Which companies can be supported?
Companies in the commercial and craft sectors

  • Less than 100 employees
  • Annual turnover or an annual balance sheet total for the previous year of no more than 20 million euros
  • Permanent establishment or branch in Germany
  • Eligibility for funding under the de minimis regulation

MID SUPPORT PROGRAMME FOR NRW

New funding programme Mittelstand Innovativ & Digital for the digitalisation of SMEs in North Rhine-Westphalia.

The MID funding programme (https://www.mittelstand-innovativ-digital.nrw/mid-gutscheine) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) was launched in October 2021 and is initially scheduled on an ongoing basis.

The state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports small and medium-sized enterprises with digitalisation projects. The focus here is on the digitalisation of products, services and production processes.

What is subsidised?

  • AR and VR developments to support customer service
  • Software/app developments in connection with a product or service (e.g. configurators)
  • Networking of production processes and systems

How much funding is available?

A distinction is made between small and medium-sized companies when it comes to the amount of funding:

  • Less than 50 employees min. 5,000 euros, max. 15,000 euros
  • Less than 200 employees min. 5,000 euros, max. 9,000 euros

Which companies are eligible for funding?
Companies based in North Rhine-Westphalia can apply for an MID voucher. They must have no more than 250 employees and an annual turnover of no more than 50 million euros or a balance sheet total of no more than 43 million euros.

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Support programme - Digital Now

New funding programme for the digitalisation of SMEs

Ensure the competitiveness and future viability of your company now by using digital technologies. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) is supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), skilled trades businesses and the liberal professions in exploiting the potential of digitalisation. The aim is to optimise new business models, business and production processes and qualify employees. In addition, digitalisation should ensure more effective customer acquisition and strengthen the market position

The "Digital Now - Investment Promotion for SMEs" funding programmestarts on 7 September 2020 and applications can be submitted

by companies with 3 to 499 employees. If "digitalisation" is also an important topic for your company, we will be happy to support you right from the start in applying for funding as well as planning and implementing the measures.

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Project "D.I.A."

          • The D.I.A. project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the European Social Fund of the European Union.

Hotel employees are supported in their daily work processes. Supported by stationary and mobile devices, there will be the opportunity to deepen professional content and acquire new qualifications.

Project partners are:
KOLPING-FORUM Paderborn Foundation
Bielefeld University
RLS jakobsmeyer GmbH

The D.I.A. project is about accessibility to learning content for all users, regardless of their individual abilities. Ideally, D.I.A. removes all barriers to learning and participation. D.I.A. offers decisive support in everyday working life. Adapted to the individual needs of employees, D.I.A. enables them to make independent and targeted use of digital assistance.

RLS jakobsmeyer GmbH is responsible for the digital implementation of the inclusive software solution as part of the D.I.A. project. Employees from the IT and 3D design departments are on hand with their expertise to implement the content based on the requirements. During the course of the project, various test phases will be carried out with the test group in conjunction with workshops and training sessions at the RLS jakobsmeyer GmbH headquarters. The test group will be familiarised with the various possibilities of the digital world and the corresponding technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed reality, and their use and application will be explained.