Grant

SME.DIGITAL 4.0 & GREEN - Strategy Consulting - Tool GSB3

50% subsidy (max. €1,000 excl. VAT) for SMEs in Vienna for strategic consulting in the area of "Resilience through IT and Cybersecurity" within the framework of KMU.DIGITAL 4.0 & GREEN.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
21.05.2024
Application level: Advanced
Region: Vienna
Company size: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Funding amount: €1,000 per tool
Funding rate: 50%
Project start from: 21.05.2024
Project duration: 2 months

Funding objective

Systematic strategic consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to analyze IT and cybersecurity gaps, plan concrete measures, and strengthen resilience through digital and sustainable transformation.

Eligible expenses

  • Consulting costs

Non-eligible expenses

  • Expenses
  • Value-added tax

Eligible to apply

  • Companies

Funding requirements

  • SMEs as defined by the EU
  • Registered office or place of business in Austria
  • Consultation by a certified IT and cybersecurity expert
  • Submission via the aws funding manager

Documents required for application

  1. Consultant's invoice
  2. Proof of payment
  3. Consulting report
  4. Feedback questionnaire
  5. Proof of SME status

Evaluation criteria

  • Innovative content of the strategy
  • Relevance to IT and cybersecurity
  • Contribution to resource conservation

Description

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in Vienna receive a 50% grant (max. €1,000 excl. VAT) under the funding initiative KMU.DIGITAL 4.0 & GREEN for strategic consulting in the area of “Resilience through IT and Cybersecurity.” This consulting service (Tool GSB3) supports companies over a period of two months in identifying existing security gaps, evaluating data protection measures, and developing concrete recommendations for action. The goal is to sustainably strengthen digital resilience to fend off cyberattacks, prevent data loss, and avoid additional energy and resource consumption, for example through recovery measures. The consulting is provided exclusively by certified IT and cybersecurity experts and considers both technical and organizational aspects.

Eligible for funding are SMEs as defined by the EU with headquarters or a branch in Vienna. Applications can be submitted continuously from May 21, 2024, until the budget is exhausted via the aws funding manager. Required documents include proof of payment, consulting report, invoice from the consultants, feedback questionnaire, and proof of SME status. Evaluation is based on the degree of innovation, relevance to IT and cybersecurity, and contribution to resource conservation. Timely submission of an application ensures access to funding and promotes sustainable, energy-efficient business development.

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