Program rules

1. Purpose

The program supports software houses that build their own startups and digital products by providing capital, analysis and a network of partners.

2. Beneficiaries

Individuals (founders), duly incorporated companies and startups, and software houses with a project of their own may apply. The project must be built by a software house with an in-house technical team. The full requirements are listed on the Eligibility page.

3. Application

Applications are completed online across dedicated pages and include: the applicant’s personal or company details, the project and team description, the software house’s details with the signed quote and payment milestones, the amount requested with the use of funds, the pitch deck and any optional materials. Applying is free.

4. Review

Each complete application is assessed on four criteria: team and skills (30%), market (25%), product (25%), sustainability (20%). The decision is communicated by email within 24 hours of receipt of the complete application.

5. Amounts and non-repayable grant

The approved amount may cover up to 100% of the approved development budget. Of this, up to 40% is awarded as a non-repayable grant; the remainder is provided as a low-interest loan. The percentage depends on the score achieved.

6. Disbursement

Funds are disbursed directly to the software house in tranches tied to the development milestones agreed in the contract.

7. Beneficiary obligations

• Use the funds exclusively for the approved project.
• Report on progress at each milestone.
• Disclose any material changes to the project or the company.

8. Revocation

Funding may be revoked in the event of false statements, use of funds other than as approved, or failure to meet these obligations.