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
Street-Level Business Revitalisation Funding
What?
Funding for SMEs, associations and entrepreneurs investing in vacant street-facing, ground-floor commercial premises.
Max. funding
35,000 euros per project
Next submission deadlines:
31 December 2025, 28 February 2026
U-Bahn (Subway) Support Funding
What?
Funding for companies whose business is affected by construction work for the new U2 & U5 U-Bahn lines.
Max. funding
15,000 euros for lease costs, 10,000 euros for initiative projects.
Submission deadlines 2024:
Ongoing from 1 January 2024
Förderung innovatives Handwerk und Gewerbe
What?
Förderung für kleine Unternehmen und Gründer*innen in den Bereichen Handwerk, Nahversorgung oder Gastronomie, die innovative Produkte oder Dienstleistungen entwickeln oder neue Technologien anwenden.
Max. funding
75.000 Euro pro Projekt
Nächste Einreichstichtage:
15. April, 15. August, 31. Dezember 2026
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.
Submission deadlines
January 1 through February 28, 2026
Innovation Funding
What?
Funding for SMEs and entrepreneurs developing innovative new products, technologies and services.
Max. funding
300,000 euros per project
Submission deadlines:
31 December 2025, 30 April, 31 August, 31 December 2026
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:
31 December 2025, 30 April, 31 August, 31 December 2026
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:
31 October 2025; 28 February 2026
- 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.
