SLIM grant intake

About the SLIM scheme

The SLIM grant scheme encourages small and medium‑sized businesses (SMEs) to invest in the development of their staff. It makes it possible to hire an adviser to draw up a learning and development plan, provide career advice or create an approach that encourages employees to improve their skills, knowledge and professional attitude. The scheme is available to SME companies and partnerships consisting of at least two SMEs.

Applications can be submitted by SMEs in the periods from 3 March to 31 March 2025 or from 1 September to 30 September 2025. Partnerships can apply from 2 June to 30 June 2025. Separate application periods apply for training projects, including 10 March to 31 June 2025 and 1 July to 10 November 2025.

Our service

We guide you in drafting and submitting your SLIM application. After the lottery, 100 % of the applications we submit are awarded; however, the probability of passing the lottery varies between 15 % and 40 %, so no guarantees can be given. After completing this form you will receive documents via PandaDoc that you need to sign digitally. Payment is made via invoice and you can choose between two options:

€ 750 one‑time upfront – you pay a fixed amount before the grant application is submitted;
No cure no pay (5 %, up to a maximum of € 1.250) – you pay nothing upfront and only 5 % of the awarded amount after you have received a decision (with a maximum of € 1.250).

Section 1: Basic information

First name Last name Email Phone number Company name Company website Number of employees this year Expected number of employees next year Revenue last year (€) Expected revenue this year (€) Expected revenue next year (€)

Section 2: Current challenge & need for SLIM

Describe your current challenge and why you want to apply for the SLIM grant

Section 3: Organizational background

What is your company’s mission? What are your core business activities? What are your strategic growth goals for the next 2 years? Trends or market changes impacting your organisation

Section 4: Learning & development today

How is learning and development currently addressed? Do you already use coaching, training or regular development check‑ins? What challenges or barriers do you face in stimulating a learning culture?

Section 5: Employee development needs

What are the key HR or people challenges you're expecting in the next 1–2 years? What learning or development needs do you see among your team members? What should change to keep your employees sustainably employable and motivated?

Section 6: Project goals & activities

What do you want to achieve through this SLIM project? What kind of activities are you considering to realise this? What specific results should the project deliver? How will you maintain or build on the results after the project ends?

Section 7: Execution & support

Do you already have a preferred external party for support (trainer, coach, consultant)? How many employees will participate in the activities? Are employees available to dedicate time to this project? Do you have an internal contact person to coordinate the project? If so, who?

Payment option

€ 750 one‑time upfront No cure no pay 5 % (max € 1,250 after grant)