UiG stands for “supporting innovative startup projects” (Umsetzung innovativer Gründungsvorhaben) and is a special programme of the Carinthia Economic Promotion Fund for innovative, technology-oriented and knowledge-based startup projects with significant business potential. The goal is to support innovators in developing their own idea up to the point of launching their own business. The programme is cofinanced by the European Regional Development Fund ERDF.
Steps to taking part in the UiG programme
You have a business idea you want to put into practice? Your idea is innovative and technology-oriented? You’re sure there are customers out there just waiting for your product or service? You want to base your business in Carinthia?
If the jury accepts your project into the UiG programme, you then make a contract of employment with the participating organization.
The contract gives you some financial security while you work intensively on your idea.
Once all the organizational details are finalized, it’s time to bring your idea to life and to work on your business model. To do this you will have a monthly project management meeting with the advisors of the build! startup centre and you will take part in the build! UP programme (required for all participants in the UiG programme through build!).
Summary of UiG programme conditions
| WHO The applicant must have a Matura, several years of professional experience or a third-level degree. |
| WHAT Assistance of innovative, technology-oriented and knowledge-based innovations with significant business potential. |
| HOW Support, advice and training:
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| How long 9 months maximum – subject to positive result at screening by UiG after 5 months. Projects evaluated negatively at this point end after 6 months. Entrepreneurs are employed at the participating organization. |
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* Gross including employer’s contributions and pro rata special payments
** Final decision to award this component made by jury