Tyrolean Start-up Funding
Targeted support for Tyrolean start-ups in the founding phase: Non-repayable one-time grant for external consulting, rental costs, and development expenses. Funding amount up to €20,000, duration max. 12 months, applications until 31.12.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
This funding program aims to support Tyrolean start-ups in the initial phase of their development and funds external consulting services, rental costs, as well as external development costs to guide them towards market and investment readiness.
Eligible expenses
- External consulting services
- Technical services
- Rental costs for coworking spaces, laboratories, or workshops
- Rental of necessary equipment/devices
- Marketing and sales costs
Non-eligible expenses
- Investment costs
- Personnel costs
- General consulting (e.g., start-up consulting by lawyers or tax advisors)
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Company age ≤ 5 years
- Innovative and scalable business models
- Admission to the Boost.Up! program by the advisory board
- Registered office or residence in Tyrol
Documents required for application
- Completed application form
- Project description
- Cost plan
- Proof of Boost.Up! admission
- Financing plan
- De minimis declaration
Description
The Tyrolean start-up funding is aimed at technology- and growth-oriented founders based in Tyrol, whose companies are no older than five years and have already been accepted into the Boost.Up! program of Start-up Tirol GmbH. The goal is to guide young companies through the critical phase of their lifecycle towards market and investment readiness. The focus is on external consulting services, technical services, as well as rental costs for coworking spaces, laboratories, or workshops, in order to develop a viable business model, attract suitable partners, and create initial prototypes. The fully funded support provides start-ups with the necessary planning security to overcome challenges in organization, marketing, and sales.
All external expenses up to €20,000 per project are eligible for funding, with a maximum duration of 12 months and a funding rate of 100%. Eligible costs include external consulting services, technical services, rental costs for equipment and workspaces, as well as marketing and sales expenses. Investment and personnel costs, as well as general legal or tax consulting, are not eligible. A detailed cost and financing plan must be prepared, along with proof of acceptance into Boost.Up! and a De-minimis declaration. Applications can be submitted until 31.12.2027 and must include all required documents such as the application form, project description, and cost plan.