Business owners in Voorschoten can apply for vouchers to support digitization
"Let Digitization Work for You," a project by Economie071, is launching a new round of its digitization voucher program. Business owners can receive up to €5,000 back on their investment. Starting October 9 at 12:00 p.m., business owners in Voorschoten and other municipalities in the Leiden region can submit an application, but it’s a good idea to start preparing it now.
The voucher program is a financial incentive that helps businesses digitize their operations. The voucher can be used for a wide range of digitization projects. Depending on the size of the business, an entrepreneur can receive €1,000, €2,500, or €5,000. In all cases, the entrepreneur must cover at least 25% of the costs themselves.
Digitization is never complete
“Improving your website, launching an online store, digitizing pay stubs, optimizing data security, using artificial intelligence, developing an app—digitization is a never-ending process,” says Alderman Paul de Bruijn. “As an entrepreneur, you’re constantly working on it. So it also costs you money all the time. That’s why I’m glad that Economie071 is making these vouchers available. I warmly encourage entrepreneurs in Voorschoten to take advantage of them. That way, you can continue to run your business safely, quickly, and enjoyably.”
How do I apply?
Companies registered in one of the participating municipalities and employing no more than 50 full-time equivalents (FTEs) are eligible to apply. They can apply starting at 12:00 p.m. on October 9 using the form available on the website www.digitaliseringwerkt.nl. Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. In principle, the review will be completed within ten business days.
The application itself takes only a few minutes, but some preparation is necessary. That is why business owners are encouraged to take action now and prepare their application. Three coaches are available to assist with this. You can also schedule an appointment through the website.
About Economie071
Economie071 is an independent foundation dedicated to the economic development of the Leiden region. The “Let Digitalization Work for You” project, which this voucher is part of, is one of many initiatives that support this mission. More information about the voucher program can be found at www.digitaliseringwerkt.nl.
