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Funding for New Digitalization Startups (Start?Zuschuss!)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Free State of Bavaria supports innovative startups in the field of digitalization with the initial funding program "Start?Zuschuss!". The program offers selected startups a direct grant to cover their initial costs and helps them establish themselves in the market. It is part of a comprehensive initiative to strengthen Bavaria's startup ecosystem.

Who is funded

This chapter highlights the specific target groups and geographic focus of the "Start?Zuschuss!" funding program. It outlines the criteria for eligible companies and individuals, as well as the overarching goals of supporting innovative digital business models in Bavaria.

What is funded

This section describes which types of projects and thematic priorities are financed by the "Start?Zuschuss!" program. It details the eligible sectors, covered cost types, and preferred development phases of the supported projects.

Type and Scope of Funding

This chapter provides information on the financial framework of the "Start?Zuschuss!" program. It explains the type of financial support, the maximum funding amount, and the duration of project financing for new company formations in the digitalization sector in Bavaria.

Conditions and Requirements

This section presents the essential rules and requirements for applicants and funded companies within the "Start?Zuschuss!" program. It details the legal prerequisites for application, notes on consortia, the relevance of the De Minimis Regulation, and other important provisions.

Application Process

This section guides through the application process for the "Start?Zuschuss!" funding. It outlines the individual steps from application to jury selection, approval, and disbursement of funds, to provide a transparent overview of the procedure.

This section outlines the legal and official documents that authorize and govern the "Start?Zuschuss!" funding program. It describes the primary sources of its legitimacy and the significant overarching regulations that shape the program's operation.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€36,000

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Bavaria (excluding the state capital Munich and the district of Munich)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Founders in the field of digitalization

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Market Introduction

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

Managed By: Governments; Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy

Additional Partners: WERK1.Bayern, BayStartUP, Bayern Kapital, Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency

Website: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie