Start!Klar plus (Styria)
Start!Klar plus
Closes in 47 days
Applications close 2026-09-30.
Up to 80% of eligible project costs; maximum eligible costs 125.000 EUR, maximum funding 100.000 EUR.
You must co-fund 20%.
Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft (SFG)
public · regional
Deadline: cutoff — 2026 cut-off dates: 31 March and 30 September. Applications must be submitted before the project starts; decisions typically follow 6+ weeks after a cut-off.
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.
You fund 20% yourself.
Who can apply
- Under 5 years old
- small enterprises
- Sectors: any, deeptech, ai
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- Locally registered entity required
Innovative, non-publicly-traded small companies founded within the last 5 years, with founders/shareholders holding at least 25%. Must develop new or substantially improved products, services, digital infrastructure or processes, show above-average growth potential, and plan a Business Angel or VC investment within 12 months of funding approval. Styria location.
How to apply
- Discuss the project with an SFG programme manager. — link
- Submit the application before the cut-off and before starting the project. — link
- Evaluation; decision roughly 6 weeks after the cut-off.
What you will need
- Project description and cost plan
- Business plan
- Evidence of planned Business Angel / VC investment
Source. https://www.sfg.at/f/startups/ — checked 2026-08-14
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