SLIM Subsidy (subsidy for learning & development in SMEs)
SLIM-subsidie (Stimulering Leren en ontwikkelen in het mkb)
Paid by RVO / Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid · 🇳🇱 Netherlands
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
2 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Met de SLIM-subsidie krijgen mkb-ondernemers een bijdrage voor initiatieven op het gebied van leren en ontwikkelen van werknemers.
https://www.rvo.nl/subsidies-financiering/slim
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Not yet re-checked against the official page — this record was extracted on 12 August 2026 and may be out of date. Check the source before you rely on it.
Source: www.rvo.nl
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Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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