Business Start-up, Business Takeover | Funding Initiative for Young Enterprises

The funding initiative "Business Start-up, Business Takeover" of the State of Salzburg supports the economic independence of small and medium-sized enterprises in the commercial sector. With a direct grant of 10% of the assessment basis, investments in depreciable fixed assets, buyouts, and debt assumptions are promoted. Eligible for funding are sole proprietorships, legal entities, and other companies headquartered in Salzburg and members of the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce, who are starting an independent activity for the first time or taking over an existing business within one year after ending an employment. The measure aims to strengthen the founding and takeover of regional businesses and thereby increase the stability and innovative strength of the Salzburg economy.

Expenditures from €5,000 project volume up to a maximum assessment basis of €100,000 are eligible for funding, with a total grant amount of up to €10,000 possible. Applications can be submitted online by young entrepreneurs within six months after business start-up or takeover. The application deadline is December 31, 2025. For funding, submission of the valid guideline, the application form, and the proof of use is required. Interested companies benefit from clearly defined framework conditions, an attractive funding rate, and straightforward application procedures. The program also recommends complementary financing instruments such as the federal young entrepreneur support or the microcredit program to realize individually optimal financing solutions.