How the SLIM Subsidy Can Help With AI Training
Good news for SME owners looking to invest in AI training: the Dutch government offers a way to lower the cost of your AI training programme through the SLIM subsidy. The scheme runs in multiple application windows per year; the last window closed on 7 September 2026.
Why This Matters for Your SME
Investing in new technology like AI is often a challenge for SMEs, especially once cost and the required skill level are factored in. This is where the SLIM subsidy comes in — it lets you recover up to 60% of the cost of an AI training programme, giving your team access to high-quality training without spending your full budget.
Steps to a Successful Application
Here's a brief roadmap, based on guidance from Het Subsidielab, for using this subsidy once the next window opens:
- Step 1: Preparation — Gather the required documents and identify which AI training programmes you want to pursue. Make sure the programmes are recognised for the SLIM subsidy.
- Step 2: Submit the application — File your application once a window is open. Make sure all the information is filled in accurately.
- Step 3: Confirmation and delivery — Once approved, run the programme together with your training partner. Keep all receipts and proof of participation, as these are needed for the subsidy accountability step.
- Step 4: Subsidy accountability — After the programme finishes, file an accountability report for the costs to obtain final approval of the subsidy.
Why This Subsidy Is Worth Watching
Using the SLIM subsidy lets your business adopt AI faster and more efficiently, giving you a competitive edge. Get in touch now and we'll keep you posted on the next application window.
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