From 2 September, micro and small businesses will once again be able to make use of the ‘My Cyber-Resilient Business’ grant scheme. This scheme offers financial support for the purchase and implementation of cyber resilience measures.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Digital Trust Centre (DTC) is making €1 million available this year to help small businesses implement basic measures against cyberattacks. Research by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Cyber Security Council shows that there is a growing gap between the threats faced and the measures taken by small businesses.
The DTC supports entrepreneurs by:
- practical information
- self-scanning (for example Cyber Security Check for the self-employed and SMEs)
- stories from affected business owners
- grant
Self-employed individuals and SMEs with up to fifty employees and an annual turnover of up to €10 million are eligible to apply for the grant. The grant covers fifty per cent of the costs of purchasing or implementing tools or measures, up to a maximum of €1,250 per applicant. Measures eligible for the grant include secure network access, anti-virus software, setting up and testing backups, risk identification and evaluation (RI&E) and cyber awareness training.
Further information on this grant scheme for small business owners can be found on the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency. DTC: Grant scheme for small businesses.
Applications will be processed in the order in which they are received, until the grant budget has been exhausted. Applications for the grant can be submitted via the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) (or use this link: apply for a grant).