Silent Partnership for Innovations and Business Succession
Subordinated silent partnership up to €1.5 million for innovative investments, research and development projects, market development, working capital, and business succession in Styria. Applications via the SFG portal possible until 30.06.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Financing of innovation projects, research and development initiatives, market development, project-related working capital requirements, as well as business succession (MBO/MBI) through subordinated equity in the form of typical or atypical silent partnerships.
Eligible expenses
- Innovative investments
- Research and development projects
- Expenses for market development and sales expansion
- Project-related working capital requirements
- Business acquisitions and succession
Non-eligible expenses
- Debt restructuring and refinancing
- Projects without innovative content or market potential
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Headquarters or place of business in Styria
- Positive annual result and sustainable business plan
- Established business model without need for reorganization
- Sufficient professional and commercial competence
- No start-ups; belongs to the SFG target group
Documents required for application
- Project description and business plan
- Financing plan
- Annual financial statements and controlling reports
- Economic owner form
- Statement of personal asset situation
- Statement of bank liabilities
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Competitiveness and market potential
- Economic stability and creditworthiness
- Technical and commercial competence of management
Description
The “Silent Participation for Innovations and Business Successions” by the Styrian Business Promotion Agency GmbH is aimed at established, profit-oriented companies of all sizes from industry, trade, and business-related services in Styria. In the form of a subordinated typical or atypical silent partnership, the SFG provides equity capital ranging from €250,000 up to €1.5 million and covers up to 66% of eligible project costs. Funded are innovative investments, research and development projects, market expansions, project-related working capital needs, as well as business successions (MBO/MBI). Financing is project-related and disbursed in several tranches; grace periods and repayment terms are flexibly adapted to the company’s needs. The silent partnership improves creditworthiness without altering ownership structures. For the typical silent partnership, a rating-oriented reference interest rate plus risk premium and a profit-dependent subsequent settlement are foreseen; an atypical silent partnership additionally allows participation in the company’s value appreciation.
Interested are companies with headquarters or operations in Styria that demonstrate a sustainable business model, positive annual results, and both technical and commercial competence. Excluded are start-ups, locations outside Styria, as well as projects lacking innovation content or market potential. For an application, besides the project and business plan, financing and control reports as well as proof of economic ownership are required. Submission is done online via the SFG portal; applications can be submitted until June 30, 2027, at the latest. Timely application before project commencement is mandatory. The SFG reviews based on innovation content, market potential, economic stability, and management competence; upon positive decision, conditions and repayment schedules are contractually fixed.
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