Funding for young innovative companies (YIC) 

We offer support for young innovative companies to fast international growth.

The maximum funding is one million Euros per enterprise (in areas eligible for regional aid the maximum is  1,25 million Euros). The funding is granted in phases. Before that, a company may apply preliminary phase funding for planning the growth activities. For further  information, please see the links below.

YIC presentation (pdf)

Am I eligible?

• Your company is eligible to apply if it is on the threshold of fast international growth and 
• has products, solutions or services with sustainable competitive advantage and high market potential
• has credible growth plan and committed and experienced management team
• has been in existence for less than six years
  is small in size
• invests significantly in research and development