Partner Program · 2026
Become an AI Strategy Consultant —
certified, subsidy-compliant, profitable.
Conduct BAFA-eligible AI potential analyses for your clients.
With our toolkit and IIO certification, you have everything you need: automated discovery, vendor-neutral report, subsidy check — and up to 20% revenue share on booked solutions.
IIO Certificate included BAFA listing preparation 10–20% revenue share No vendor lock-in for clients
Process
How the partner program works
From certification to your first revenue share in less than 4 weeks.
1
Apply and set up partner account
Complete the form below. After review and approval, you'll get access to the Partner Portal, select your tier, and start certification. No upfront payments.
3–5 business days 2
Complete certification (23 hrs, online)
6 modules: IIO fundamentals, UC catalog, subsidy programs, neutrality requirements, BAFA listing preparation, and practical case study. Final exam (80% pass rate) and practice case as the last step.
One-time fee: €299 3
Activate toolkit — enroll first client
After certification, your tier unlocks. You create client cases, launch automated discovery (website scrape, questionnaire, or document), and receive a structured AI profile within minutes.
From €149/month 4
Generate neutral report — prepare subsidy application
The toolkit automatically generates the vendor-neutral AI potential analysis report (Output A). A lint gate ensures no product names are included — essential for BAFA subsidy eligibility. You review and release.
BAFA application BEFORE consulting begins 5
Recommend solution — collect revenue share
After the neutral report (temporally separated), optionally create an IIO solution proposal (Output B). When your client books, you receive 10–20% of net revenue monthly as revenue share.
10–20% revenue share Certification
IIO Certified AI Strategy Consultant
23 hours, 6 modules, 1 practical case. Online and self-paced.
The curriculum covers methodology, law, and practice. All modules are online and completable at your own pace.
M1
IIO Fundamentals & Case Discovery Engine
M2
AI Use Cases & UC Catalog (23 classes)
M3
Subsidy Programs: BAFA (nationwide), Digitalbonus.Bayern, others (regional, varies by state)
M4
Neutral Potential Analysis — Methodology & Law
M5
BAFA Listing Preparation: Requirements & Application
M6
Practice: Complete Discovery for Sample Client
IIO Certified AI Strategy Consultant
Issued by Intelego GmbH · valid 2 years
Online exam (80% pass rate)
Multiple choice. Unlimited retakes, learning path in Partner Portal.
Practical case (Module 6)
Complete discovery for a sample company — profile, UC recommendation, subsidy check, neutral report.
Neutrality compliance module
Module 4 ensures you understand and can implement BAFA's vendor neutrality requirements. Learn more about EU AI Act compliance →
Important: Not BAFA accreditation proof
The IIO certificate verifies IIO methodology competence. You apply for BAFA consultant listing independently with BAFA. Module 5 prepares you.
€299
one-time · includes all modules & exam
Included Module 5: We guide you through BAFA listing application preparation. BAFA handles the listing itself.
→ bafa.de Approved Consulting Firms
Subsidy programs
Your clients benefit from subsidy programs — rates vary by program
The neutral report (Output A) is subsidy-eligible as independent consulting — provided the consultant is BAFA-listed and the application is submitted BEFORE consulting begins.
BAFA — Promotion of Business Know-How
up to 50%*
Target: up to €1,750 · eligible costs: up to €3,500
- SMEs up to 249 employees, max €50M revenue
- Consulting topic: digitalization, AI strategy, process optimization
- Consultant must be BAFA-listed
- Application <strong>before</strong> consulting begins — mandatory
- De minimis cap: max €200,000 in 3 years
- *Subsidy rate not primary-source verified — check current BAFA memo before applying
Digitalbonus.Bayern (Bavaria only)
50%
up to €7,500 (Standard) · up to €30,000 (Plus, AI initiatives)
- Company headquarters in Bavaria only, SMEs up to 50 employees
- Application only by company itself (ELSTER) — consultant advises, doesn't apply
- No de minimis cap like BAFA
- Plus variant requires special innovation value (e.g., AI)
Important legal notice
Subsidy programs vary by state — not all programs are nationwide or available to every client. Subsidy details without guarantee. Terms may change or programs may expire (e.g., 'Digital Now' was no longer active at time of update). Please check the current program memo from the program provider. IIO and its partners provide no legal advice. Verify subsidy applications with a tax advisor.
Your process as a BAFA consultant
1
Initial contact & needs analysis (free)
Clarify with client whether BAFA subsidy applies (company size, de minimis, etc.).
2
Submit subsidy application BEFORE consulting begins
Client submits application to BAFA (easy-Online Portal). Consulting can only start after approval.
3
Discovery & neutral report (Output A)
Toolkit runs: profile, UC recommendation, subsidy check, neutral report. You review and release.
4
Document consulting work & invoice
Time log, report as evidence. BAFA pays subsidy to you or client (depends on model).
5
Solution proposal (Output B) separate & time-delayed
Clearly separated from subsidized report. No mixing — that's the neutrality requirement.
Apply now
Submit partner application
We'll be in touch within 3–5 business days. No commitment until approval.
Partner Application — AI Strategy Toolkit
All fields marked with * are required. After submission, we'll review your application and open a HITL gate for approval.