Cybersecurity, vouchers for SMEs and self-employed workers: how it works and what the amounts are

The voucher provides a non-repayable contribution for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers to invest in IT security and the digitalisation of their business. The measure has a total budget of 150 million euros. Specifically, the contribution covers 50% of eligible expenses, with a minimum plan of 4 thousand euros and a maximum ceiling of 20 thousand euros per beneficiary.

Who can request it

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers operating in the national territory can access the incentive. For businesses it is necessary to comply with the requirements established by European legislation for the definition of SMEs. Even professionals with a VAT number can apply. Among the required requirements, the availability of an Internet connection with a nominal or maximum download speed of at least 30 Mbps. While investments must concern new and additional technological solutions compared to those already available or more advanced and secure tools than those used. Other requirements include the choice of suppliers: the products and services purchased must be offered by operators registered in the specific list of suppliers authorized by the Ministry.

Financeable expenses

The voucher therefore finances the purchase of products and services related to cybersecurity and cloud computing. Eligible expenses include cybersecurity hardware (such as firewalls or routers), cybersecurity software such as antivirus or antimalware, infrastructure and platform cloud services, SaaS cloud services and ancillary services.