DRIVE is an authorized consulting company for the go-digital! funding program.

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Your government-funded digital project with DRIVE - go-digital supports companies with digitalization

It is often a challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises to digitalize their processes. Nowadays, it is more important than ever to have an online presence in order to reach your target audience. To support companies with their digital transformation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has launched the “go-digital” funding program. DRIVE is an authorized consulting firm for projects aimed at digital market development. If your digital project meets the funding guidelines, the government will cover half of the costs.

What are the requirements for funding?

Eligible for funding are commercial enterprises, including skilled trades, with technological potential that

  • Employ fewer than 100 people
  • Have an annual turnover or annual balance sheet total of no more than €20 million
  • Have a place of business or branch in Germany
  • ...and are eligible for funding under the de minimis regulation.

Which projects are eligible for funding?

DRIVE is a consulting company for projects aimed at digital market development. These include:

  • Development of a company-specific online marketing strategy
  • Establishment of a professional internet presence for marketing purposes
  • Introduction of your own online shop or use of external auction, sales or service platforms, as well as social media tools, website monitoring and content marketing
  • Downstream business processes of an online shop, such as goods provision and payment procedures

The go-digital funding programs also include “Digitized Business Processes” and “IT Security.”

What do I have to do to receive funding?

If you are interested in a funded digital project as part of “go-digital,” please contact us at pole-position@drive.eu—we will plan your project with you according to your wishes and ideas.

As an authorized consulting firm, we will take care of obtaining approval for your project from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. After a maximum of 6 to 8 weeks, the funding approval should be available and we can start your digital future together!

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