Total count of businesses that experienced increased profitability as a result of investing in the product/service supported by the Grants. Profit is the financial gain remaining after subtracting total expenses from total revenue over a specific period. The indicator assesses the direct financial impact of the investment, indicating business growth and potential return on investment. The profit increase must be attributed to the specific investment supported by the Grants rather than external factors.

This indicator should be reported in the final year of the project/business investment.