Are you looking to make your idea come to life by founding a business in Vienna? There is much to consider and prepare before getting started – ideally with the input of sparring partners. Tips and tricks from role models are practical and insightful. And let's not forget: You'll be needing expert know-how in law, finance, marketing, and European requirements related to sustainability.
Are you interested in offices, co-working spaces, research labs, or production space to get off to a great start? Get in touch – we have the right consultations, workshops, and funding for you, and will assist you in networking with prospective collaboration partners.
Startups in Vienna can make use of a wide number of current calls and competitions that can help them to scale faster.
Funding for founding and starting up in Vienna
Innovation Funding
What?
Funding for SMEs and entrepreneurs developing innovative new products, technologies and services.
Max. funding
300,000 euros per project
Submission deadlines 2024:
30 September, 31 December
Vienna Quality of Life Funding
What?
Funding for SMEs and entrepreneurs implementing new ideas for a sustainable world and a high quality of life in Vienna.
Max. funding
150,000 euros per project
Submission deadlines 2024:
31 August, 31 December
Vienna Planet Fund
What?
Funding for companies and entrepreneurs developing climate-friendly products, technologies and services in Vienna.
Max. funding
250,000 euros per project
Submission deadlines 2024:
31 August, 30 November
Startup Grant
What?
Six-month support for entrepreneurs to put innovative, growth-oriented start-up ideas into practice.
Max. funding
8,000 euros per person, no more than 3 people.
Next submission opportunity:
August 1 through September 30, 2024
Healthcare Funding
What?
Funding for research projects of companies and entrepreneurs aimed at developing medicinal products for human health. Processes and services for drug production or innovations in diagnostics and medical technology may also be granted funding.
Max. funding
600,000 euros per project
Submission deadlines 2024:
31 March 2025
- Show me
Startup Calls & Competitions
Scale faster with these current offers. A list of current programs and competitions in Vienna.
- Sustainable action
Acting sustainably, founding sustainably.
Do you want to found a business? Are you looking to prioritise sustainability and reduce your use of resources? We'll fund your ideas for a better world.
- Vienna for startups
Startup City Vienna
Get a bird's-eye view of Vienna as a business location for startups. Information about investors, networks, co-working spaces, business sectors, and much more.
- Dealroom
Get the numbers
Dealroom is the place to learn all about the key players, indicators and opportunities in the Viennese startup ecosystem.
- Startup Labs
Lease labs for your life sciences startup.
Startup Lab offers affordable, fully equipped lab spaces in Vienna. These come pre-equipped with the most important instruments and machines.
- Founding in the neighbourhood
Neighbourhood love
Will your business bring life to the neighbourhood?
Contact us if you have a new idea that you want to implement in your neighbourhood.