SME
KOSGEB Supports
Entrepreneurship, business development, R&D and foreign market supports for SMEs, plus interest-free loan programmes.
KOSGEB provides support to SMEs in the form of non-repayable grants and repayable interest-free loans. Programmes are grouped under new entrepreneur, business development, R&D and innovation, foreign market, and cooperation headings. Registration in the KOSGEB database and approval of the SME declaration are prerequisites for benefiting.
Key points
- Setup, machinery and performance-based support for new entrepreneurs
- Promotion, trade fair, certification and consultancy support under business development
- Project-based support for R&D, product development and innovation projects
- Foreign market entry and e-commerce supports
- Joint investment support through cooperation programmes
The SME definition depends on headcount and financial thresholds; affiliated and participating relationships are included in the calculation. Losing SME status affects all supports.
Let's start with a conversation
In a free 30-minute call, let's clarify which company structure and which incentives fit you. Non-binding, but useful.