Digital Bonus Bavaria

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Who is Funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus

The Digital Bonus Bavaria is aimed at small commercial businesses with a business establishment in the Free State of Bavaria. The goal is to support these companies in their digital transformation and the improvement of their IT security to maintain their competitiveness and exploit growth potential. The program has a clear regional focus and specific exclusion criteria for certain industries and company types.

What is Funded: Project Types and Eligible Expenses

The Digital Bonus Bavaria funds investments in digitalization and IT security. This includes the development, introduction, or improvement of products, services, and processes through the use of ICT hardware and software, as well as the migration of IT systems. There are clear distinctions from standard solutions and replacement purchases, which are not eligible for funding.

Type and Scope of Digital Bonus Funding

The Digital Bonus Bavaria is granted as a subsidy within the framework of project funding. The amount of the grant and the maximum eligible expenses vary depending on the funding area (Digital Bonus Standard or Digital Bonus Plus), with the Digital Bonus Plus intended for measures with particular innovative content. A minimum expenditure level is required for funding, and projects have a defined duration.

Conditions and Requirements for the Digital Bonus

To receive the Digital Bonus Bavaria, applicants must meet certain legal and procedural requirements. This concerns the start date of the measure, compliance with the De minimis regulation, and cumulation with other public funding. There are also specific budget requirements and exclusion criteria.

Application Process for the Digital Bonus

The application process for the Digital Bonus Bavaria is largely digitized and requires submission via an online form to the competent district government. A special feature is the need for authentication or postal submission in the case of a non-digital signature. The review of applications and the funding decision are the responsibility of the district governments, with an expert committee optionally advising on Digital Bonus Plus applications.

Legal Basis of the Digital Bonus Bavaria

The Digital Bonus Bavaria is based on specific guidelines from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy, supplemented by general budgetary provisions and European aid criteria. These legal bases ensure the legitimacy and framework for program implementation.