Funding Initiative for Start-ups in the State of Salzburg
Support for start-ups and takeovers of economically independent small and medium-sized enterprises in the federal state of Salzburg. Direct grant of 10% of the assessment basis for investments, buyouts, and assumption of debts. Applications must be submitted within 6 months of establishment, but no later than 31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The purpose of the funding measure is to support the establishment and/or takeover of competitive, economically independent small or medium-sized enterprises in the commercial sector in the state of Salzburg.
Eligible expenses
- Investments in fixed assets
- Redemption costs for premises, equipment, and machinery
- Assumption of company-related liabilities
- Working capital share (30% of investment costs)
Non-eligible expenses
- Costs from small invoices (< €200 net)
- Externally financed investments without activation confirmation
- Periodically recurring repairs or connection fees
- Measures for waterproof floor sealing
- Start-ups/acquisitions by already self-employed entrepreneurs
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Eligible to apply
- Cooperatives
- Companies
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Not previously self-employed or previous dependent employment terminated within one year
- Relevant trade license and membership in the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce
- Company headquarters located in the federal state of Salzburg
- Application submission within 6 months from initial self-employment or start of investment
Documents required for application
- Curriculum Vitae
- Data extract from the responsible social security agency
- Business license
- Cost estimates/invoices or transfer agreement with transfer balance sheet
- Applications or approvals/rejections from other funding agencies for the project
Description
The funding initiative of the State of Salzburg is aimed at young entrepreneurs who are establishing or taking over a small or medium-sized enterprise in the commercial sector for the first time within the state of Salzburg. The objective is to strengthen competitive, economically independent businesses through a direct grant amounting to 10% of the assessment base. Eligible investments include fixed assets, assumption of liabilities and debts, as well as a working capital portion of up to 30% of the eligible investment costs. Applicants must not have previously been economically self-employed or must have ceased any dependent employment within one year, hold the relevant trade license, and be members of the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce. The company’s registered office must be located in the state of Salzburg. Applications can be submitted from the date of business establishment or takeover up to six months thereafter and no later than December 31, 2027, subject to budget availability.
Eligible investment costs start at €5,000 net (or gross without input tax deduction) as well as assumed liabilities up to a total assessment base of €100,000. Excluded are small-value invoices, periodic repair costs, land acquisition, intangible goodwill, non-profession-specific software, and vehicle acquisitions without input tax deduction (with few exceptions). The application must include a CV, social security data extract, trade license, as well as cost estimates or transfer documents; if applicable, proof of other funding decisions. Upon positive approval, payment is made against proof of use. This initiative offers founders attractive support to facilitate the start of self-employment and to realize innovative projects within the Salzburg economic region.
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