Standard Participations
Equity capital for SMEs in Upper Austria to strengthen the equity base in the long term. Applications possible from 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2025.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The equity participation capital is intended to provide companies that require an expansion of their equity base for business reasons with long-term support.
Non-eligible expenses
- refinancing of existing debts
- unjustified capital withdrawals or distributions
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Founders
Funding requirements
- professional and commercial qualification of the company management
- sufficient return
- contractual execution of the participation
Description
Within the framework of this equity participation initiative, the State of Upper Austria provides long-term equity capital for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as founders throughout Austria. With financing amounts ranging from €75,000 to €500,000, companies receive a solid foundation to sustainably implement economically sensible growth and structural projects. Applications can be submitted from January 1 to December 31, 2025, thus offering a reliable planning basis for investment projects.
Projects in the areas of corporate financing as well as consulting & corporate financing that serve to expand the equity base are supported – for example, for innovative developments, business start-ups, or market growth. A prerequisite for participation is proven professional and commercial qualification of management, sufficient return expectations, and contractual compliance. Restructuring financing as well as unjustified capital withdrawals or distributions are excluded. Through this silent participation – in exceptional cases also as a quasi-silent partnership or limited partnership interest – creditworthiness is strengthened and long-term planning security is created without emphasizing short-term repayment targets. Interested companies that meet the EU size criteria receive comprehensive support and advice from the Upper Austrian Credit Guarantee Company Ltd. and can rely on transparent decision-making processes and individual terms ranging from ten to fifteen years.