Upper Austria Founders Fund - R&D Participation and Tourism Participation

The Upper Austrian Founder Fund FTI and Tourism Participation strengthens the equity capital of young companies in Upper Austria that are supported in the incubation programs “AplusB Scale-up (INCUBATE)” or “Tourism Incubator” of tech2b Inkubator GmbH. Participating companies must have been founded or taken over no more than 12 months ago and are supported through a silent partnership with equity characteristics under commercial law. The goal is the sustainable support of innovative start-ups as well as tourism-oriented new establishments and takeovers through solid financing that secures growth, market entry, and operational start-up phases. The project duration is up to 18 months and provides reliable planning foundations for the first growth phase.

Eligible expenses include tangible and intangible investments, personnel costs, working capital, start-up costs for a maximum of 18 months, as well as shareholder remuneration (up to €1,500 gross per month per shareholder for full-time activity). Up to €150,000 per project is available as de minimis aid. Applications can be submitted during the funding period from 01.01.2026 to 31.12.2026 via tech2b Inkubator GmbH using a completed application form and in accordance with the “Guideline Upper Austrian Founder Fund FTI and Tourism Start-up Projects.” Interested companies will find all details on funding requirements and processing therein. Through this participation funding, founders and successors receive the equity base to successfully implement their innovation and tourism projects in Upper Austria.