The Bavarian funding program "Technology-oriented start-ups" — known as BayTOU — is designed to support company founders and young companies in developing new products, processes and technical services. The following overview presents the program's objectives, eligibility, funding conditions, eligible costs and funding authority as a neutral program listing.
Program Overview
• Program name: Technology-oriented start-ups (BayTOU)
• Program type: Bavarian funding program
• Primary support focus: Development of new products, processes and technical services
• Beneficiaries: Company founders and young companies
Program Objectives
• Stimulate company start-ups in promising technology sectors
• Support newly founded companies
• Help create highly qualified jobs
• Strengthen the competitiveness of the Bavarian economy
Target Applicants and Eligibility
• Open to company founders from all technology sectors
• Focused on start-ups and small companies
• Intended for actors building or strengthening their technological basis
Supported Project Requirements
• Projects must be technologically and economically risky development projects
• Projects must aim to build up or strengthen the technological basis of start-ups and small companies
• Founders must aim to develop a new product, process or technical service
• The intended innovation must be expected to offer clear competitive advantages and market opportunities due to its technical innovation
Funding Instrument and Eligible Costs
• Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant as part of project funding
• Eligible costs include:
- R&D personnel costs
- Costs for instruments and equipment
- Contract research
- Obtaining patents
Funding Authority and Further Information
• Funding authority: Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
• Further details on the scope of funding: Refer to the current program guideline or contact the responsible program administrators
BayTOU targets technology-oriented founders and young companies seeking to advance innovative products, processes or technical services in Bavaria. With non-repayable grant support for personnel, equipment, contract research and patenting, the program is positioned as a relevant instrument for strengthening Bavaria's technology-based start-up landscape and economic competitiveness.