Business Reports for SMEs

Scheme Objectives

This Grant Scheme seeks to support SMEs through the provision of non-repayable Grants in the form of a lump sum to part-finance a business report procured from external Consultancy Service Providers which are registered with the IB and which are autonomous and unrelated to the Beneficiary Undertaking.

External consultancy services shall be procured to support the decision-taking process, by providing:

• Process and Systems Review aimed at rendering the Undertaking potentially more efficient; or
• Business Plan addressing the proposed investment initiatives, aimed at rendering the Undertaking potentially more competitive.

Eligible Organisations

Small-Medium Enterprises

Financing

GRANT VALUE IS SET AT A LUMP SUM OF €4,000 (REPRESENTING AN AID INTENSITY OF 80% OF THE ELIGIBLE COSTS)

NEXT CUT-OFF DATE: December 31, 2024 – Noon

FURTHER ANNOUNCED CUT-OFF DATES:

Documents related to Business Reports for SMEs can be found below:

• • Business Reports for SMEs – Practical Guidelines
  • Business Reports for SMEs – User Guide to the Application Form V.2
  • Business Reports for SMEs – Guidance Notes V.2
  • Business Reports for SMEs – Consultancy Service Providers Guidelines

The link to submit an application may be found here.