SME Promotion – B.I.2 – Short Consultation
The Free State of Saxony promotes short consultations for business founders and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through chambers, associations, and similar organizations. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Saxon economy and facilitate access to important initial consulting services. Funding is provided up to 250 Euros per working day, with a maximum of 50 percent of consulting costs and 130 working days per year.
Who is funded
This funding program targets chambers, associations, and other non-profit economic organizations that conduct short consultations for Saxon business founders and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The funding aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Saxon economy and improve location conditions by facilitating access to professional initial consulting services.
What is funded
The program funds short consulting services for Saxon SMEs and business founders in various areas. Consultations must have a manageable time scope and can be conducted as individual or group consultations.
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding is provided as a grant towards consulting costs. The amount of the grant is limited to a fixed amount per working day and may not exceed a certain percentage of the consulting costs and an annual upper limit.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions must be observed for eligibility, including free and non-discriminatory access to consulting services for Saxon SMEs, credible demonstration of need, and responsibility for quality assurance of the consultations.
Application Procedure
The application must be submitted to Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB) before the start of the measure. SAB decides on eligibility and worthiness of funding.
Legal Basis
The funding is based on the guideline of the Saxon State Ministry for Economy, Labor and Transport for SME promotion, last amended on December 5, 2023, and integrates various budgetary and state aid EU regulations.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
250.00 € per working day, maximum 50% of consulting costs, up to 130 working days per year
Open Until:
30.06.2024
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Other
Beneficiaries:
Business founders, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), chambers, associations, other non-profit economic organizations
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Planning, Service Delivery, Implementation, Market Introduction
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Saxon State Ministry for Economy, Labor and Transport (SMWA)
Managed By:
Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB)