Many companies underestimate their innovative activities and think they do not meet the WBSO criteria. With the right guidance, you can discover that you do qualify and thus take advantage of valuable subsidies.

Innovation is dynamic and projects can develop quickly. Be sure to submit new applications during the year if you have new projects, incur new costs or start spending more hours than originally anticipated. This will help you reap all the potential benefits.

A common mistake is filling out the realization report incorrectly. This can lead to unnecessary complications and possible loss of grant benefits. Consider, for example, an incorrect allocation of hours to projects (hours are not written or written incorrectly and therefore not realized). Did you know that you may also shift hours between projects if, for example, a project does not go ahead, is put on hold or simply fewer hours are spent on a project than expected? A properly completed report ensures clear communication and avoids unnecessary complications, allowing you to take full advantage of your grant benefits.

Correct and detailed administration is essential. This not only guarantees a smooth audit by RVO, but also helps maximize your benefits and prevents possible refunds or fines. For ICT clients, we have a WBSO administration tool available that relieves your engineers of time-consuming administrative tasks for the WBSO by generating reports on time spent based on code commits.

The WBSO acts as an entry ticket to the Innovation Box, which often provides even more benefit than the WBSO itself. You pay less profit tax on profits made from innovative activities through the Innovation Box. Optimal use of the WBSO ensures that you also gain maximum benefit from the Innovation Box.