What is the kmo-portefeuille registration?
Do you want to offer training or training courses or advice to companies in Flanders, making use of kmo-portefeuille subsidies? Then you must be registered as an approved service provider with VLAIO (Vlaams Agentschap Innoveren en Ondernemen).
Registration takes place via an SME portfolio audit, which checks whether your organization meets the quality requirements for recognized service providers.
After a positive audit, your organization is included in the official list of registered providers. This allows SMEs and practitioners to apply for subsidies for your training or consulting programs.
Our approach
During the audit, our auditor examines how your organization operates and whether your services meet the standards of VLAIO.
Normec looks at, among other things:
- Your knowledge of SME portfolio regulations
- The way you offer advice or training
- The quality and structure of your services
- The internal operation and documentation of your organization
Thanks to our experience with thousands of audits, we guide you step by step through the audit process.
Who is the SME portfolio audit for?
The kmo-portefeuille audit is relevant for organizations that offer advice or training on future-proof entrepreneurship to SMEs in Flanders. Advice on cybersecurity is eligible for support. Or trainings that content fits into one of the themes below.
- Business strategy
- Profession-specific competencies
- Digitalization
- Sustainability
- Financial literacy
- Innovation
- Internationalization
- Human resource management
For cybersecurity consulting organizations, a registration makes it easier for SMEs to invest in digital security through subsidized consulting programs.
With this registration:
- Make your services more financially accessible through subsidies for SMEs
- Demonstrate the quality of your services with official recognition
- Increase your visibility as a registered provider
- Reach a larger group of potential clients
- Gain insights to further professionalize your organization
Methodology
How does the SME portfolio audit work?
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Phase 1 - The opening phase
The auditor gets acquainted with your organization and discusses the context of your activities.
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Phase 2 - The audit
During the audit, our auditor examines the extent to which your practices meet thekmo-portfolio standard.
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Phase 3 - The reporting
The findings of the audit are compiled into a detailed report.
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Phase 4 - The review.
The audit file is forwarded to the Certification Committee, which formulates an opinion. The result is then transmitted to VLAIO, which decides on your official registration.
In case of a conditional approval, you must perform a follow-up audit within 6 to 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The kmo-portefeuille is a subsidy measure of the Flemish government through which companies receive financial support for advice in cybersecurity.
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The audit verifies that your organization meets the quality requirements to be registered as an approved service provider.
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A registration as an SME portfolio service provider is valid for five years.
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Yes. Start-up organizations may be temporarily exempt from certain requirements such as experience and customer satisfaction. A follow-up audit does follow within two years.
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Yes. If you already have Qfor certification, ISO certification or certain registrations, you may be able to obtain exemptions during the audit process.
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The price is determined according to VLAIO's timetable and Normec's hourly rate. The exact cost depends on the size and complexity of your organization.