Start-up grant
Start-up grant
General information on the start-up grant
The start-up grant is an option for potential company founders who are currently receiving unemployment benefit I. It is a Financial support for business start-ups from the Employment Agency. This grant represents does not constitute a legal obligation but is left to the discretion of the employment agency granted.
Requirements for the start-up grant
- at least 150 days remaining entitlement to ALG I
- Business plan with a certificate of viability
- Personal and professional skills must be present
- The founder is self-employed as their main occupation (min. 15h/week)
Expiry of the start-up grant
Support in the form of the start-up grant is provided in two successive phases. The first phase lasts 6 months, followed by the second phase, which lasts 9 months.
During the first phase, the founder is granted a monthly amount consisting of the previously calculated unemployment benefit I plus a subsidy of EUR 300. Assuming you were receiving unemployment benefit I of EUR 1,000 at the time of the positive decision on the start-up subsidy, you will receive a subsidy of EUR 1,300 during the first phase.
It is necessary to apply for the second phase of the start-up grant, as this is not automatically granted after the first phase. During the second phase of the start-up grant, a monthly allowance of EUR 300 is paid over a period of 9 months.
Submission of documents for the start-up grant:
- Curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications
- Solid and feasible business concept
- Detailed, positive assessment by a technical expert
- Possibly certificate of successful participation in a business start-up training course
- Registration of the business activity (e.g. business registration)
- Personal and professional suitability – Curriculum vitae and proof of qualifications
- Business plan – certificate of viability,
- Detailed, positive assessment – Expert opinion
- Further training – Start-up seminar
- Administrative procedures – registration of business activities (e.g. business registration)
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