DIGITAL STARTER 2024
THE “Digital Starter” WKO promotion goes into the next round.
ATTENTION: The funding pot is empty (as of 26.06.2024).
A digital presence has now become an indispensable component for companies in all specialist areas, because especially in times like these, a stronger online presence is the be-all and end-all for communicating efficiently with the target group. However, digital implementation is often a major challenge and a financial feat for small and medium-sized companies.
We foxes are happy to help you with the conception and implementation of your digital projects funded by DIGITAL STARTER 2024. From the creation of your unique website to impressive online marketing campaigns and numerous other clever digital projects such as augmented reality.
GET OFF TO A DIGITAL START WITH US AND SECURE YOUR FUNDING FOR 2024.
With the DIGITAL STARTER 24 funding program, the WKOÖ and the state of Upper Austria support local companies in their digital projects with 40% funding.
GET UP TO € 10,000 FOR YOUR PROJECT
The DIGITAL STARTER 24 funding program basically consists of two parts: the basic DigiPROJEKT-Basis funding and the DigiPROJEKT-Intensiv funding. Which of the two funding programs is suitable for you depends on your priorities.
How we can help you.
Online Marketing
Campaigns
Training & education
in the field of social media
Website creation
Photo & video production
DETAILS
We have summarized the 2024 funding for you here.
DIGITAL STARTER
Projects of small and medium-sized enterprises in Upper Austria are funded. The prerequisite for this is active WKOÖ membership.
Only projects from companies that do not themselves offer digitization services (consulting, design, implementation) or IT solutions in the subject areas applied for will be supported.
One project per member of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Commerce can be submitted to DIGITAL STARTER 24.
It supports digitization projects (conception and implementation) that make a significant contribution to increasing operational competitiveness. The DIGITAL STARTER 24 funding program is divided into two program lines: DigiPROJEKT-Basis and DigiPROJEKT-Intensive. Submission is only possible in one of the two program lines.
DigiPROJEKT basis (from € 5,000 total project costs):
- Automation/digitization
- Data management/artificial intelligence
- Secure IT systems/cyber security
- Digital market development
DigiPROJEKT-Intensive (from € 6.000,- total project costs):
- Automation/digitization
- Data management/artificial intelligence
- Secure IT systems/cyber security
NEW in DIGITAL STARTER 24: You have the option of choosing between two program lines. Submission is only possible in one of the two program lines. The entire funding programme supports both the conception and implementation of digitization projects.
DigiPROJEKT-Basis -> Program line for smaller digitization projects/digitization projects from 5,000 euros (net)
- Automation/digitization
- Data management/artificial intelligence
- Secure IT systems/cyber security
- Digital market development
Project costs eligible for funding: at least 5,000 euros
Funding level: max. 40% or max. 4,000 euros as a grant
Projects aimed at digital market development are funded exclusively in the DigiPROJEKT-Basis program line.
DigiPROJEKT-Intensiv -> Program line for comprehensive digitization projects/digitization projects from 10,000 euros (net)
- Automation/digitization
- Data management/artificial intelligence
- Secure IT systems/cyber security
Project costs eligible for funding: at least 10,000 euros
Funding level: max. 40% or max. 10,000 euros as a grant
As part of the DigiPROJEKT-Intensiv programme line, proof of resource efficiency and sustainability due to digitalization must be provided.
You can find more information directly on the WKO Upper Austria website.
You can apply for funding online at the WKOÖ.
- Carry out the self-check to determine whether your company is eligible for funding.
- If the self-check is positive, the application can then be submitted online in the period from 15.3.2024 to 01.12.2024.
- You will receive a reply by e-mail as to whether your application has been accepted or rejected.
- Implement the project with us and submit completed project documents online by 31.01.2025
- Subsidy will be transferred to the specified account
Is my project eligible for funding?
*Please note: Both the positive self-check and an approved funding application do NOT constitute a funding commitment.
Use the funding offer for your company
There is once again a unique opportunity to have your company’s project supported by the Digital Starter 24 funding program.
So why not use it?
But be careful! Don’t wait too long, last year the funding pot was already exhausted in the summer!