Start!Klar plus (Styria)
Start!Klar plus
Usually opens in March and September
Projected from the months this call usually opens — not a date the funder has confirmed.
Projected from the pattern of past calls — confirm on the funder's page before planning around it.
Up to 80% of eligible project costs; maximum eligible costs 125.000 EUR, maximum funding 100.000 EUR.
You must co-fund 20%. Work out the cash you need
Steirische Wirtschaftsförderungsgesellschaft (SFG)
public · regional
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — 2026 cut-off dates were 31 March and 30 September; next cut-offs not yet published.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 20% yourself.
Who can apply
- Under 5 years old
- small enterprises
- Sectors: any, deeptech, ai
- Stage: pre-seed and seed
- Locally registered entity required
Innovative, non-listed small companies founded at most 5 years before application; 80% of eligible costs (eligible costs max EUR 125,000).
How to apply
- Discuss the project with an SFG programme manager. — link
- Submit the application before the cut-off and before starting the project. — link
- Evaluation; decision roughly 6 weeks after the cut-off.
What you will need
- Project description and cost plan
- Business plan
- Evidence of planned Business Angel / VC investment
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work · The EU SME definition (Recommendation 2003/361)
Source. https://www.sfg.at/f/startups/
"höchstens 5 Jahre vor der Antragstellung gegründet"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.sfg.at
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