Tyrolean Investment Promotion
Funding to strengthen the economic performance and competitiveness of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in Tyrol through investment grants. Applications must be submitted before the start of the investment, no later than 31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The objective of the investment promotion is to strengthen the economic performance and competitiveness of companies in Tyrol. Eligible for funding are investment projects aimed at a significant improvement of the operational structure and/or an enhancement of the offerings in the sector of the small-structured Tyrolean economy. There are specific funding lines for micro and small enterprises (investment volume €20,000 to €700,000) as well as for companies in the manufacturing sector (from €700,000).
Eligible expenses
- Investments in tangible assets
- Investments in intangible assets (patents, licenses, know-how)
- Planning costs up to a maximum of 10% of the total costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of land
- used equipment (except business premises)
- operating resources
- vehicles
- pure repair and maintenance costs
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Location in Tyrol
- Valid trade license according to the Trade Regulation Act
- Investment volume at least €20,000 (up to €700,000 for SMEs) or from €700,000 for manufacturing companies
Documents required for application
- Information about the applicant company and previous operational development
- Detailed project description
- Description of regional economic impacts (for manufacturing companies)
- Project cost breakdown
- Copies/confirmations of other funding applications
- Annual financial statements for the last two fiscal years
- Business planning calculations including liquidity forecast
- Financing commitment from the credit institution
- Necessary official permits with plans
- Proof of sustainability bonus (certificates)
Evaluation criteria
- Development of the company in recent years
- Expected impact on sales and employment
- Degree of innovation of the project
- Investment volume in relation to company size
- Regional significance and value creation
- Energy efficiency and resource conservation
Description
The Tyrolean Investment Promotion strengthens the competitiveness and performance of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in Tyrol. Investment projects that bring about a significant improvement in the business structure or the offerings within the small-structured Tyrolean economy are supported. Eligible applicants include start-ups, founders, and established SMEs with a valid trade license. The funding is granted as a non-repayable subsidy amounting to up to 5% of the eligible costs. For micro and small enterprises, the investment range is between €20,000 and €700,000, and for manufacturing companies from €700,000 upwards. Eligible costs include, among others, tangible assets, intangible assets such as patents, licenses, or know-how, as well as planning costs up to a maximum of 10% of the total costs. Land acquisition, used equipment, operating resources, vehicles, as well as purely repair and maintenance costs are excluded.
Key selection criteria include the economic development of recent years, expected impacts on revenue and employment, degree of innovation, regional significance, and energy efficiency. The application must be submitted before the start of the investment and no later than December 31, 2027. Detailed documentation of the previous business development, a project description with regional economic classification, cost breakdown, financing commitment from a bank, and annual financial statements for the last two fiscal years are required. Additionally, official permits and evidence for a possible sustainability bonus must be provided. The Department of Economic Promotion and Funding Transparency reviews the applications for completeness and eligibility; the decision lies with the responsible member of the Tyrolean state government.