Purpose and object

Start?Zuschuss! aims to provide founders with uncomplicated support in the initial phase and is intended to contribute to the establishment of young, innovative start-ups on the market. The programme supports technology-oriented start-ups in the field of digitalization.

Recipients of funding

Technology-oriented start-ups with a particularly sustainable, innovative business model in the field of digitalization that were founded no more than two years ago (the relevant deadline is the application deadline) and have successfully participated in the competition (see "Requirements" and "Procedure").

Eligible expenditure

Funding is provided for the start-up costs of the start-up, in particular the expenses for personnel, rent, market launch of the product and research & development.

Type and amount

Funding is provided as partial funding in the form of grants as part of project funding. The grant amounts to 50% of the eligible expenditure, up to a maximum of EUR 36,000 over a funding period of twelve months.
Funding is provided in accordance with the de minimis regulation.