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)

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NEXT CUT-OFF DATE: December 15, 2023 – Noon

FURTHER ANNOUNCED CUT-OFF DATES:

NOVEMBER 30, 2023	DECEMBER 15, 2023	DECEMBER 29, 2023	JANUARY 15, 2024
JANUARY 31, 2024	FEBRUARY 15, 2024	FEBRUARY 29, 2024	MARCH 15, 2024

MARCH 28, 2024

APRIL 15, 2024

APRIL 30, 2024

MAY 17, 2024

MAY 31, 2024

JUN 14, 2024

JUN 28, 2024

 

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 V1.1
  • Business Reports for SMEs – Guidance Notes V1.1
  • Business Reports for SMEs – Consultancy Service Providers Guidelines

The link to submit an application may be found here.