Thuringian Start-up Premium
Thüringer Gründungsprämie (Gründungsrichtlinie)
Status not published
Exposé deadlines 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December; corresponding formal application deadlines 1 May, 1 August, 1 November and 1 February. Current Gründungsrichtlinie dated 3 January 2026; co-financed by the EU (ESF Plus).
Non-repayable monthly flat amounts of 2.500–3.500 EUR depending on qualification level, for up to 12 months in total, of which up to six months may fall after the company is founded.
Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB)
public · regional
Deadline: cutoff — Exposé deadlines 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December; corresponding formal application deadlines 1 May, 1 August, 1 November and 1 February. Current Gründungsrichtlinie dated 3 January 2026; co-financed by the EU (ESF Plus).
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
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- Locally registered entity required
Natural persons with a concrete, innovation-based new start-up project in Thuringia. Applicants must not already be self-employed at the time of application, though prior self-employment in an unrelated sector is permitted.
How to apply
- Submit an Exposé by 15 March, 15 June, 15 September or 15 December. — link
- If selected, submit the formal application by the corresponding deadline (1 May, 1 August, 1 November, 1 February). — link
- Grant decision and start of the premium.
What you will need
- Exposé of the innovation-based start-up project
- Formal application and cost plan
- CV and qualification evidence
Source. https://www.aufbaubank.de/Foerderprogramme/Gruendungsrichtlinie-Gruendungspraemie — checked 2026-08-14
"bis zu sechs Monate nach der erfolgten Gründung"