SME Enhance Scheme

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28 September, 2023

SME Enhance GBER and SME Enhance (de minimis) are two schemes funded through the European Regional Development Fund. This incentive seeks to support SMEs through non-repayable Grants to part-finance investment towards expansion, diversification, innovation of the operations and initial investment, aimed at potentially improving the productivity of the enterprise.

The Schemes will support eligible SMEs to procure:

a) Equipment, plant and machinery – being the main component in terms of equipment, plant and machinery required for the project;

b) Equipment, plant and machinery – ancillary items to the main component capped at 10% of a) above;

c) Lease of private operational premises for the duration of two years capped at 10% of a) above;

d) Indirect costs computed at a 7% flat rate of costs identified in a), b), and c) above.

The Scheme will remain effective until 31 December 2023, subject to availability of funds.

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