Second Opening
Small entrepreneurs can apply for a subsidy of 50,000 euros from Tuesday, November 18 at 9:00 AM until Friday, February 27. This allows them to finance 80% of an investment project. After the first opening, the scheme was evaluated and improved together with the sector and social organizations.
First Opening: Over 1.6 Million Distributed
More than 1.6 million euros in subsidies was distributed among 37 small entrepreneurs during the first opening. Applications came from various sectors, such as construction, hospitality, and retail. Entrepreneurs used the subsidy for investments in machinery, equipment, and renovation.
Conditions
The subsidy is intended for small entrepreneurs. ‘Small’ means the company has a maximum of nine employees and an annual balance sheet or turnover of less than two million euros. Entrepreneurs qualify if they were active before November 6, 2020, and their business building has been or will be reinforced. Entrepreneurs with recognized damage to their business building can also use the scheme if they are located in the designated postal code area. See here for all conditions.
Joint SME Program
The SME program was established in 2020 and incorporated into Nij Begun in 2023. The program is a collaboration between the Province of Groningen, entrepreneurs, the national government, and the municipalities of Groningen, Midden-Groningen, Oldambt, Eemsdelta, and Het Hogeland. The program aims to support entrepreneurs with damage or reinforcement projects, including free guidance from specialized consultants. More information about the overall SME program can be found on the website.
