New round of SME digitization vouchers begins on October 19

Good news for entrepreneurs who missed the first round of vouchers or want to take the next steps: the next round of vouchers for digitization within your business will begin on October 19 at 12:00 p.m. This offers new opportunities to invest in digitization with financial support and guidance. Vouchers ranging from €1,000 to €5,000 are available.

Requesting a voucher

The voucher is intended for small and medium-sized business owners in Katwijk, Leiden, Leiderdorp, Voorschoten, or Zoeterwoude* who want to improve their businesses with digital solutions, for example in the following areas:

Digital strategy
Digital marketing
Automation
Digital security
Deployment of new technology such as AI.

You choose what you use the voucher for, as long as the effort demonstrably contributes long-term to the digitization of your company.

* Business owners located in the Oegstgeest section of the LBSP may also apply.

Entrepreneurs’ Experiences

Voucher Amount

The maximum amount of the voucher depends on the size of your business:

	Max. amount voucher	Own contribution on top of voucher^1st voucher	Own contribution on top of voucher ^2nd voucher
Zzp	€ 1.000	25%	50%
Up to 15 fte	€ 1.000	25%	50%
15 to 29 fte.	€ 2.500	25%	50%
30 to 50 fte.	€ 5.000	25%	50%

Companies with up to 50 employees can apply for a voucher. A limited number of vouchers are available for self-employed individuals. Read more about the terms and conditions on our project website , Digitaliseringwerkt.nl.

To illustrate:

Company with 17 FTE has not yet received a voucher and is now applying for a voucher. The total investment is €3,333.33. They receive a voucher of €2,500 (75%) and pay €8,333.33 (25%) themselves.
Company with 17 FTE received a voucher in 2025 and is now applying for a voucher. The total investment is € 5,000. They receive a voucher of € 2,500 (50%) and pay € 2,500 (50%) themselves.
A company with 7 FTEs has not yet received a voucher and is now applying for one. The total investment is €800. They will receive a voucher for €600 (75%) and will pay €200 (25%) themselves.
Company with 7 FTE received a voucher in 2025 and is now applying for a voucher. The total investment is €800. They receive a voucher of €400 (50%) and pay €400 (50%) themselves.

Prepare your application thoroughly. For example, you’ll need a quote from your supplier. Do you have any questions or would you like to discuss your options? If so, make an appointment with our SME coach.

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