BayTOU – Bavarian technology funding programme for technology-oriented start-ups
BayTOU – Bayerisches Technologieförderungs-Programm für technologieorientierte Unternehmensgründungen
Status not published
Rolling; check the current BayTOU directive and available budget with the Bavarian project management agency.
Grant towards the development costs of a technologically novel product, process or service by a technology-oriented start-up. Rate and ceiling set in the BayTOU directive.
Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie (StMWi)
public · regional
Deadline: Open all year — Rolling; check the current BayTOU directive and available budget with the Bavarian project management agency.
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.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, manufacturing
- Stage: pre-seed and seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Technology-oriented start-ups and young companies with an establishment in Bavaria.
How to apply
- Discuss the project with the Bavarian project management agency (Projektträger Bayern). — link
- Submit the application before starting the development project.
What you will need
- Project and technology description
- Cost and financing plan
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The EU SME definition (Recommendation 2003/361)
Source. https://www.gruenderland.bayern/ · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
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