aws Seedfinancing – Innovative Solutions
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Ongoing submission with several decision dates per year, typically quarterly. Approximate success rate 20%.
Maximum grant 356.000 EUR, rising to 400.000 EUR where the gender bonus applies (women collectively own more than 25% of the shares).
Austria Wirtschaftsservice GmbH (aws)
public · national
Deadline: rolling — Ongoing submission with several decision dates per year, typically quarterly. Approximate success rate 20%.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Under 5 years old
- small enterprises
- Sectors: any, social, climate
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
Micro or small enterprises per the SME definition, up to 5 years after incorporation at the time the grant is awarded. All sectors except deep tech. Must demonstrate proof of concept and high market opportunities in a scalable business model.
How to apply
- Prepare the business plan and proof of concept evidence.
- Submit online via the aws Fördermanager. — link
- Jury decision at one of the quarterly sessions.
What you will need
- Business plan
- Pitch deck
- Financial planning
- Proof of concept evidence
Source. https://www.aws.at/en/aws-seedfinancing-innovative-solutions/ — checked 2026-08-14
"up to 5 years after the date of incorporation"