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Fundings (content continues in German)

Funding
Start!Klar
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
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Start!Klar plus
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
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Funding
Ideen!Reich
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
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Funding
Lebens!Nah
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
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Financing
Risikokapital!Offensive
For whom?
highly innovative micro and small enterprises based in Styria, companies in the seed phase and with core competence in digital technologies
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 in the amount of 25,000 euros to 150,000 euros
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Venture Capital
For whom?
highly innovative micro and small enterprises, companies in the seed and start-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. 500,000 euros as sole investor, max. 1.25 million euros with another private investor
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Funding
Welt!Markt
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
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Prokuristin und Verantwortliche Finanzierungsvergabe

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

Projektmanagerin Unternehmertum & Gründungen

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

Projektmanagerin Unternehmertum & Gründungen

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