Leisure companies with up to 250 employees can apply for the SLIM subsidy (Incentive Scheme for Learning and Development in SMEs) until March 31st. This scheme allows organizations to receive reimbursement for up to 60% of their investment in learning and development, with a maximum of €25.000 per application.
For companies in recreation, tourism and hospitality, this offers a concrete opportunity to invest in AI literacy, digital skills and strategic workforce development.
The use of artificial intelligence is transforming processes in marketing, guest communication, reservations, staff planning, and management information. At the same time, responsible use of AI requires targeted training and clear guidelines.
The SLIM subsidy makes it possible to, among other things:
- To draw up training and development plans
- Training employees in safe and effective AI use
- To organize career advice and future-oriented personnel development
- To approach AI implementation in a structured and compliant manner
Practical support via destination.eu
To support leisure organizations in utilizing this scheme, a SLIM subsidy calculator is available on destinatie.ai . With this, organizations can:
- Directly test whether they are eligible
- Get an indication of the possible subsidy amount
- Gain insight into the relationship between investment and subsidy
After completing the calculator, you can request a free intake interview to discuss the options and next steps.
Temporary application window
The current application period runs until March 31st. Given the limited application period, organizations are advised to act promptly.
More information and the SLIM subsidy calculator are available via: www.destinatie.ai