In this article, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the digital kit so you can apply for it, access these funds, and find a digitalization agent to help your company accelerate the results of your online strategy in your industry.
What is the Digital Kit or Digital Toolkit ?
The Digital Kit (or Digital Toolkit , for English speakers), is the main public program that seeks to provide financial aid to both self-employed workers and SMEs in any commercial area so that they can obtain technological solutions from the so-called digitalizing agents , a group of companies that, due to their experience and ability to offer this type of solutions, will help self-employed workers and SMEs requesting this voucher with their digital strategy.
Today we’re going to tell you about the requirements and the different segments that exist to apply for this digital bonus , as well as how you can check your company’s Digital Maturity Level and the different solutions you can incorporate through this program if the grant is finally granted. But first, we want you to know why this aid is so important for digitalization.
What is the Digital Kit program for?
The government’s commitment to the Digital Kit cannot be separated from the context we were experiencing in our country even before the coronavirus pandemic. These are just some of the data provided by the DESI (Digital Economy and Societies Index) that support the government’s commitment to the digitalization of self-employed workers and SMEs:
- Spain is among the countries at the top of the list with the best-implemented digital strategy in terms of central administration.
- We also achieved good results in terms of access to digital connectivity (fifth place), given that 80% of households have fiber optic coverage.
This is all very well. We have an administration that leads the digitalization rankings and very good home connectivity. We have the resources to digitalize the country, but what’s the problem?
- Spain is below the European average in terms of human capital capable of implementing high-level online strategies, given that 43% of people between the ages of 16 and 74 lack digital skills. This profoundly affects the country’s digital business fabric, posing a challenge to the competitiveness of our SMEs and self-employed workers at the EU (European) and international levels. It also clearly impacts the private sector of the Spanish business sector, which lacks technical access to quality digital strategies.
- We are also below the European average when it comes to daily digital activities such as e-commerce or the use of digital banking, but not so much when it comes to leisure activities.
As we can see, we live in one of the best-equipped countries when it comes to digital resources , however, the business community lacks the necessary tools at its disposal to allow its customers to access a service adapted to the demands of a market as well-connected as the Spanish one, and it is in this context that the Digital Kit takes on special importance.
Why is the Digital Kit important?
The Digital Kit is a fundamental tool for the digital transformation of companies today. Its justification lies in the need to adapt to a constantly evolving work environment, where digitalization has become a crucial step for the survival and growth of all businesses, regardless of their size or sector.
This digitalization program for SMEs, civil societies, and agricultural holdings has been available for some time now. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation has promoted this initiative as part of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan , with the aim of promoting the adoption of digital solutions and improving business competitiveness.
The Digital Kit includes management software, business intelligence and analytics tools, and access to the Acelera Pyme platform . This allows companies, micro-enterprises, and self-employed individuals to efficiently digitize their activities and optimize their human resource management.
In this sense, the digitalization of small businesses is essential to comply with tax obligations and remain highly competitive in today’s market. The program also offers financial support through small grants and the “Digital Kit Bonus ,” which varies depending on the company’s size.
To apply for the Digital Kit, companies must be self-employed, microenterprises, civil companies, or agricultural holdings. It’s also important to consider that there is a limit on the amount of aid available , so it’s important to apply as soon as possible.
This kit serves as a resource for businesses to consult and support them, providing them with all the resources they need to digitize their product and service delivery flow, as well as promote a scalable online buying and selling mechanism for products and services.
Benefits of the Digital Kit Program
In a world of constant technological advancement , it is essential for companies to stay ahead of the curve to remain competitive in their operations. In this context, the Digital Kit Program , promoted by the Spanish Government in collaboration with the European Union, is presented as an invaluable tool for promoting the digitalization of small businesses and SMEs.
