Start?Zuschuss!
Note: The deadline for submitting the online application for the 19th phase of the competion was 12 noon on January 9, 2025.
The 20th competion starts expected May 9, 2025.
Note: The deadline for submitting the online application for the 19th phase of the competion was 12 noon on January 9, 2025.
The 20th competion starts expected May 9, 2025.
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 20th competition is expected to start on May 9, 2025 and end on June 23, 2025 with fundingstart on October 1, 2025.
Important note: If you would like to apply for the EXIST Start-up Grant (External link) and/or EXIST Research Transfer Phase I (External link) 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) , where the completed foundation is even a prerequisite.