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Start-up initiatives

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Fundings (content continues in German)

For whom?

innovative micro, small and medium-sized enterprises founded/acquired up to 5 years prior to application submission.

For what?

investments in machinery and equipment, office and business equipment and digital measures
Consulting services in the areas of business administration, law, innovation, technology and digitalisation

How much?

up to 30,000 euros funding per application

For whom?

Innovative small(est) companies that have been registered in the commercial register for a maximum of 5 years and are preparing for their first round.

For what?

Development projects that ensure market access. These are, for example: product developments, production transfers, certifications, sales partner searches, market analyses, consultations & coaching.

How much?

80 % of the eligible costs, max. funding amount 100,000 euros

For whom?

micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, production & craft enterprises, business-related service providers

For what?

Innovations including the development of new (digital and/or sustainable) products and services. IP strategy, business model development, EU research project submission, prototype, demo unit, beta version or market-ready product/service, internal personnel costs

How much?

max. 70 % of the eligible costs, max. funding amount 75,000 euros

For whom?

micro-enterprises incl. start-ups in the fields of trade and crafts, retail and services

For what?

Investments such as machinery and equipment, office and business equipment incl. digital infrastructure (e.g. hardware and software), structural measures.
Online marketing such as programming of web presences, production of web videos, SEO, social media campaigns

How much?

Investment projects: max. 20 %, online marketing projects: 30 % of eligible costs

For whom?

innovative micro and small enterprises based in Styria, companies in the seed and start-up phase

For what?

personnel and material expenses (especially in connection with research and development projects), expenses for the establishment of distribution channels, investments, working capital

How much?

venture capital of max. 500,000 euros

For whom?

innovative micro and small enterprises, companies in the start-up or scale-up phase, mobility, green and health-tech companies.

For what?

personnel and material expenses, especially in connection with research and development projects, expenses for the development of markets and the establishment of distribution channels, investments in fixed assets, project-related working capital requirements

How much?

max. 1.5 million euros with another private investor

For whom?

micro, small and medium-sized enterprises
industrial-commercial production companies
business-related service providers
commercial enterprises

For what?

trade fair appearances
participation in competitions
european technology transfer
market development

How much?

max. 60 % of the eligible project costs

For whom?

SMEs from the SFG target group incl. the hotel and catering industry, excluding companies that offer IT security services themselves

For what?

IT security risk analyses, consulting, investments and training to increase IT security in companies

How much?

max. 30 % of the total project costs, max. € 15,000

Your contact partners

Manfred Kink

Manager Unternehmertum und Wachstum junger Unternehmen

manfred.kink@sfg.at +43 316 7093 321

Anna Mössner-Steiner

Prokuristin und Verantwortliche Finanzierungsvergabe

anna.moessner-steiner@sfg.at +43 316 7093 216

Katharina Deutsch

Projektmanagerin Unternehmertum & Gründungen

katharina.deutsch@sfg.at +43 316 7093 303

Doris Paier

Projektmanagerin Unternehmertum & Gründungen

doris.paier@sfg.at +43 316 7093 312