Advice and support

Under certain conditions, the Federal Employment Agency provides financial support for the step into self-employment. Prerequisite: You are self-employed as your main occupation and thus end your unemployment.

Apply for a subsidy

Persons who receive citizen's allowance are eligible. Do you have training or relevant professional experience in the field of activity? Then the chances of approval are good. Your job center will provide advice and support.

Apply for an entry-level allowance

The LfA Förderbank Bayern supports commercial and freelance start-ups, including business takeovers. LfA also supports sideline start-ups.

Start-up and growth loan

Target groups

• Scientists from public, non-profit research institutions and universities
• University graduates and former academic staff (up to 5 years after graduation)
• Students who have completed at least half of their studies at the time of application
• Start-up teams of up to three people

Scope of funding

• Securing personal living expenses through grants
• Material expenses of up to €10,000 for individual start-ups or €30,000 for teams
• Up to €5,000 for coaching
• Maximum funding period is one year

Further information

What is supported?

• Coaching measures for start-up projects or planned business takeovers
• Coaching for economic, financial and organizational issues
• The focus must be on business management advice

Who is supported?

• Founders with their main place of residence and start-up in Bavaria
• Commercial economy and liberal professions
• Change from secondary to main business
• Company successors
• Business starters with a stake of at least 15% and with managing director authorization

How is funding provided?

• Up to 70% of the eligible costs can be reimbursed
• Up to 10 daily works of eight consulting hours can be funded
• Maximum grant of €560 per day
• The coaching must be applied for before the start of the consultation

More information