Do you want to found a business? Are you looking to liven up your neighbourhood with your business idea? Would you like to open a shop and offer your services or products locally to meet the daily needs of the people living in your neighbourhood? Take advantage of our workshops for founders to learn the basic ins and outs of law, finances, marketing, and the European requirements that have to do with the sustainability aspect for founders. We have the funding that's right for you and will help you network with prospective cooperation partners.
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Funding for neighbourhood businesses starting up in Vienna
Neighbourhood Business Energy Funding
What?
Funding for small businesses and entrepreneurs who are saving energy at their ground-floor premises and making their location more appealing to customers.
Max. funding
25,000 euros per year
Submission period:
Ongoing until 31 December 2026
Neighbourhood Business Funding
What?
Structural remodelling, non-personnel and material costs, consultation costs, training and professional development, marketing costs, the acquisition of technical equipment and machines, licenses, concessions, and payroll costs.
Max. funding
75,000 euros per project
Submission deadlines 2024:
30 September, 31 December
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
- 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.
- Sustainable action
Acting sustainably, founding sustainably.
Do you want to found a business? Have you considered focusing on sustainability and reducing your use of resources? We'll fund your ideas for a better world.