The FSIWS supports you with cost-effective access to production and storage options, network and knowledge . In addition, a variety of other costs arise when starting a company, be it for production equipment, personnel, advice, technology or premises. Fortunately, there are a wide variety of financing options for founders .

EXIST start-up scholarship

We have put together information for you here on various financing options so that you can find the one that suits you best, starting with government funding programs such as EXIST and FLÜGGE, through options for cheap loans and information on potential investors.

INFORMATION about FSIWS' own offerings, the Accelerator Program and Innovations Campus Food here or on our own ICA Food website HERE

EXIST start-up scholarship

Key data

For whom?	For students, graduates and scientists interested in starting a business
WHAT is funded?	Innovative technology-oriented start-up projects Innovative knowledge-based services based on scientific findings
HOW is it funded?	Securing your personal livelihood through a scholarship: Founders with a doctorate receive 3,000 euros/month Graduates with a university degree 2,500 euros/month Technical employees: 2,000 euros/month Students 1,000 euros/month Child allowance: 150 euros/month per child Material expenses: up to 10,000 euros for individual start-ups (for teams, max. 30,000 euros) Coaching: 5,000 euros The maximum funding period is one year

Description

EXIST-funded start-up teams receive a start-up grant for 12 months. The aim is to develop a business plan and prepare to start a business with the support of your university or research institution.

The most important prerequisite is that the planned business idea is an innovative technology-oriented or knowledge-based product with significant unique selling points and good prospects of economic success.

You can find comprehensive information about the EXIST start-up scholarship HERE!

You can view the guidelines for awarding scholarships here.
We would be happy to advise you on a planned application and support you.

Simply send an email to info@fsiws.com.

FLIGHT

Key data

WHO can apply for the funding?	Submission is possible via the technology transfer offices or technology transfer representatives at every state university in Bavaria. The Bavarian university: must be integrated into a network that supports start-ups nominates a person for mentoring provides those willing to start a business with the necessary resources (laboratories, workshops, rooms, data centers and other infrastructure) free of charge manages the funding Those wishing to found a company: must belong to the applying university If you are employed at the university, this employment may not exceed 50 percent of your time If you are still part of the group of students and do not yet have a bachelor's degree, you must have completed at least half of the standard period of study and, if necessary, the obligatory internship/semester abroad Teams that are made up mostly of students without a bachelor's degree can only be supported in exceptional cases At least one person willing to found a business must be one of the people who hold or co-own the usage/property rights are responsible for their own social security and other taxes
WHAT can be funded?	The phase before and at the beginning of an innovative business start-up, in particular the development of marketable innovative products and business models as well as the preparation of the start-up. Specifically, this includes supporting those who want to start a business, in securing their innovative, digital business model, which could result in a sustainable company being founded have not been able to complete their start-up project within the framework of Exist funding due to particular technological challenges whose technologically innovative, demanding and high-risk project was denied funding in the “Exist Start-up Scholarship” program
HOW is it funded?	Scholarship for those wishing to start a business: €2,500 per month plus €150 per dependent child Covering material expenses for the project amounting to up to 50% of the scholarships awarded
HOW can you apply?	Participation in the competition process

Description

The Bavarian State Ministry for Science, Research and Art uses the FLÜGGE program to support graduates and university employees with innovative start-up ideas for a maximum of 12 months. The funding includes a scholarship and the shared use of university resources (e.g. offices, laboratories) as well as material resources. A call for proposals is made once or twice a year through a competition process, in which thematic priorities are set if necessary. Within the respective funding calls, it is possible to submit project proposals within the specified deadlines.

Please inform yourself about the current advertisements and deadlines. We would be happy to put you in touch with HSWT technology transfer offices or representatives for joint applications.

The next funding call is expected to open from October 7th, 2024.

HERE you will find further information from the Bavarian State Ministry about the FLÜGGE program.

START-UP LOANS & CREDITS & CAPITAL LENDERS

Description

Individual financing is necessary for every startup. It may be necessary to set up your own productions, in which case a lot of capital is required or the route through a suitable partner is taken at the right time. We support you in all phases!

The table below gives you an overview of possible funding or loan programs and provides further links.

WHO	WHAT
LfA development bank Bavaria	The LfA promotes the establishment of commercial and freelance businesses, including business takeovers and active investments. You can find further INFORMATION HERE!
KfW Bank	KfW supports companies that go one step further and make their own company fit for the future. Both innovative projects and the financing needs of innovative companies are supported, such as with the ERP start-up loan. You can find further INFORMATION HERE!
BMWK	On July 27, 2022, the Federal Cabinet approved the first comprehensive start-upstrategy a federal government decided. It is to be expected that there will always be further programs and funding. Keep an eye on this! You can find further INFORMATION HERE!
BMWK	INVEST – grant for venture capital INVEST brings together start-ups The funding program mobilizes more private venture capital from business angels and thus helps start-ups find an investor more easily. You can find further INFORMATION HERE!
Federal and state funding database	The federal funding database gives you an overview of federal, state and European Union funding programs. You can use the search function to browse through the current funding offers and find the one that is right for you. You can find further INFORMATION HERE!

Innovation Campus Food

Innovation along the food value chain.

Our accelerator program for food startups will start in winter 2022 with the Innovation Campus Food

The Innovation Campus Food is the innovation platform for the food industry. Innovative start-ups and established companies are coming together to accelerate urgently needed industry and company changes.

By working with startups, new technologies, innovative business models and future markets can be tested in partnership and implemented for strategic corporate development.

Along

The aim of the program is to accelerate startups and established companies. The B2B co-creation process combines the innovative strength of the startups with the experience and implementation strength of the companies.

targeted support and support during project implementation between startups and established companies.

All participants become part of the community that passes on innovation impulses beyond B2B co-creation.

If you are interested in supporting us, please contact us at info@fsiws.com

We look forward to your message.

Detailed information about the Innovation Campus Food can be found at: https://www.foodaccelerator.de/

For companies

Your collaborations with startups are controlled in a targeted manner through a tried and tested process. Experienced consultants enable you to specifically scout and qualify innovative startups from all over Europe.

Collaboration with startups

For startups

The Innovation Campus Food is the perfect program for startups if you have innovative solutions that drive the transition to a future-oriented food industry. Apply to us!

Requirements for startups

Become part of our ecosystem with the Innovation Campus Food!