Accelerate SME is a key initiative of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation aimed at forging the reference ecosystem in the digital transformation of small and medium-sized companies.
This project, implemented by Red.es, an entity attached to the Secretary of State for Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, is integrated into the ambitious SME Digitalization Plan 2021-2025.
At the heart of this initiative is the purpose of promoting the digitization and modernization of small and medium-sized businesses in the national business fabric and the program incorporates a series of actions detailed below.
What objectives does the plan pursue?
Accelera SME has the following main objectives:
- Start personalized advice and training to promote the digital transformation of Spanish SMEs.
- Establish a platform that foster the creation of a digital ecosystem and a national community around digital transformation, serving as a central point that connects all interest groups and unifies capabilities.
- Provide high value services in order to promote digital transformationl of a greater number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Promote other priority or strategic objectives of the Government such as promoting entrepreneurship, achieving sustainable development goals or the promotion of strategic sectors.
The actions of Acelera SME
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digital-kit
This initiative represents a firm step towards the digitalization of SMEs within the SME Digitalization Plan 2021-2025. Your goal is subsidize the adoption of digital solutions available on the market, provided by agents specialized in digitalization. This program seeks to facilitate the digitalization of small businesses, microbusinesses and self-employed entrepreneurs by subsidizing digital solutions offered by the digitizing agents participating in the program.
If you want to know more about the Digital Kit you can access here.
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Accelera SME Platform
This portal was created with the intention of promoting the digital transformation of SMEs and the self-employed, promoting their growth and improving their competitiveness. To achieve this, provide access to new analysis tools and content that allow SMEs to advance in their development and in the technological transformation of their processes.
Valuable resources can be found to boost the digitalization of an SME. These include, as success stories, real examples of digital transformation in various sectors, interviews with experts who share their extensive experience in aspects related to the digitalization of SMEs, detailed reports to delve into specific topics on digitalization, as well as infographics and audiovisual pieces that facilitate the acquisition of knowledge by users.
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Accelerate SME Offices
These spaces, both physical and virtual, are dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for SMEs and the self-employed, offering information on the advantages and innovative methodologies to optimize the operation of their businesses by incorporating information and communication technologies (ICT) into their processes. The activities cover both the digital field and in-person support and advice. Since 2021, a robust network of Acelera SME offices (OAPs) has been established that supports the digital transformation of SMEs, self-employed workers and entrepreneurs throughout Spain.
Among the services offered by the OAPs are:
- In-person attention for advice and resolution of queries about the new digital transformation processes.
- Remote care to address issues related to the digital transformation of SMEs.
- Technical seminars that address issues related to digital transformation.
- Practical workshops on the incorporation of ICT in the production processes of SMEs.
- Technological and infrastructure services: certification and validation of products, processes and developments, etc.
- Stimulation of relationships between the various actors in the ecosystem.
- Information about him access to financing both public and private.
Discover in the following link your nearest office.
In summary, the program Accelerate SME focuses on providing digital solutions for SMEs and the self-employed, ensuring the continuity of its activities.
It values and highlights relevant projects in the digital transformation, both public and private, and, in turn, seeks to create connections between national and international actors in the digital transformation and promote collaboration through events throughout the Spanish territory.
This comprehensive approach drives innovation, strengthens digital market position and contributes to sustainable economic growth.
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