The clock is ticking relentlessly towards December 31, 2024. In less than 50 days, thousands of Spanish SMEs could see up to 53,000 euros in pre-allocated European funds disappear. The countdown has begun, but an innovative public initiative could turn this aid, which is about to expire, into the definitive springboard towards the digital transformation of our business fabric. As the calendar moves inexorably towards the end of the year, Spanish SMEs find themselves at a historic crossroads. NextGen funds, those that many see as “money in the drawer”, have an expiration date. However, the new National AI Adoption Plan 2025 emerges as an unexpected lifeline, offering a second chance in the form of digital transformation. This initiative, managed by AiKit, allows unused funds to be automatically converted into 100% subsidies for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence in SMEs during the next year.
Digital transformation is no longer an option, it is an imperative need. Experts are clear when analyzing the AI adoption curve: 2023 was the year of the visionaries, 2024 is the year of mass adoption and 2025 will be the last train for the laggards. SMEs that do not take this step now will face serious difficulties competing in a market where AI will no longer be an advantage, but a basic requirement for survival.
Bureaucracy is usually one of the main obstacles that discourage SMEs from applying for public aid. However, the National AI Adoption Plan has been designed with agility and accessibility in mind. The application process has been simplified to such an extent that it only requires two fundamental elements: having a valid digital certificate and completing an online participation form. We wanted to make the process as simple as possible because we know that time is money for SMEs, and even more so when we talk about terms that expire in less than 50 days. To further facilitate the process, AiKit has launched a complete support system on its website www.aikit.es that includes live briefings three times a week, experts available to answer questions in real time, and detailed practical guides for the application.
The platform that transforms aid into results
The National AI Adoption Plan goes beyond a mere subsidy: it guarantees tangible results. All beneficiaries will receive free access for 12 months to the Business AI platform, a digital ecosystem where the implementation of Artificial Intelligence stops being a promise and becomes a reality. This platform has been designed so that any company, regardless of its technological level, can start benefiting from AI from day one. The key to success lies in its library of more than 200 business use cases, categorized by departments and adapted to the specific needs of each sector. We are not talking about experiments or uncertain developments, but about proven and ready-to-use solutions: from marketing and sales to legal and human resources, to finance and operations. Each tool has been designed with the daily challenges of Spanish SMEs in mind, allowing an immediate and safe implementation that guarantees results from the first moment.
The time to act is now
The countdown is underway and each day that passes is one less opportunity to take advantage of these funds that, literally, have their days numbered. What is at stake is not only the loss of up to 53,000 euros in aid; It is the opportunity to get on the digital transformation train at the right time, when the adoption of AI is making the difference between business success and stagnation. Interested SMEs can access all the information and begin the application process at through the official website www.aikit.es. With a streamlined process, prepared use cases, and ongoing support from experts, there are no excuses to pass up this opportunity. The question is no longer whether to implement AI, but when to do it. And with the clock ticking toward December 31, the answer is clear: the time is now.
Pablo Yusta He is CEO of AiKit
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