1. The programme’s goals:
- Supporting early stage technology-oriented business start-ups in the field of digitisation
- Contributing to the establishment of fresh, innovative businesses in the market
Start?Zuschuss! aims to provide uncomplicated support to founders in the initial phase. Therefore, individual feedback from the jurors on the business models is not provided. For close monitoring of the development as well as regular evaluation of your business plan, we recommend that you participate in the Bavarian Business Plan Competitions (External link) of BayStartUP (External link) .
The 15th competition is expected to run from November 18, 2022 to Januar 8, 2023 with funding beginning April 1, 2023.
Important note: If you would like to apply for the EXIST Start-up Grant (External link) externer Link: EXIST and/or EXIST Research Transfer Phase I (External link) externer Link: EXIST in addition to Start?Zuschuss! please note that both EXIST applications must be submitted a n d approved before Start?Zuschuss! because for these EXIST fundings (before they are approved) you may have not founded a company! Otherwise there is a risk of rejection. This does not apply to EXIST Research Transfer Phase II (External link) externer Link: EXIST, where the completed foundation is even a prerequisite.