Funding for Business Start-ups – Qualification of Founders (ego.-WISSEN) Open
The ego.-WISSEN program of the State of Saxony-Anhalt supports regional bodies such as municipalities and start-up centers in qualifying business founders during the pre- and post-establishment phases. The aim is to intensify start-up activity to drive innovation and renewal processes in the economy and create new jobs, especially in rural areas.
Who is Funded
The ego.-WISSEN program of the State of Saxony-Anhalt is aimed at regional bodies that carry out qualification measures for business founders. Funding is provided to institutions that contribute to strengthening start-up activity and creating new jobs.
What is Funded
Within the framework of ego.-WISSEN, projects for the qualification of business founders in the pre- and post-establishment phases are supported. This includes specific qualification services, but also measures for project management and organization. Certain types of business or legal consulting are not eligible for funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding under ego.-WISSEN is granted as a non-repayable subsidy within the framework of project funding. Grants can amount to up to 90% or 100% of the eligible expenses, with an upper limit per founder and a minimum expenditure threshold for projects.
Terms and Requirements
The granting of funding is subject to various conditions, including the sustainable economic viability of the start-ups, the qualification of the implementing bodies, and compliance with the De-minimis aid regulation. Publicity requirements and cumulation with other funding also need to be observed.
Application Procedure
Applications for funding must be submitted to Investitionsbank Saxony-Anhalt before the start of the project. The entire procedure, from application submission to disbursement and proof of use, is regulated in detail and primarily takes place electronically.
Legal Basis
The ego.-WISSEN funding program is based on specific guidelines of the State of Saxony-Anhalt and is anchored within a comprehensive legal framework. This includes both national budgetary and SME laws, as well as a series of EU regulations, particularly in the context of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 90% of eligible expenses for project management and organization; up to 100% for qualification modules (maximum amount of comparable federal funding); maximum 2,750 EUR per founder for start-up assistance.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Saxony-Anhalt
Sectors:
Service Sector, Research and Development
Beneficiaries:
Business founders
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Planning, Capacity Building, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Agriculture and Forestry Saxony-Anhalt
Managed By: Investitionsbank Saxony-Anhalt
Website: Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt (IB)