Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms)
Digitalisierung Zuschuss EFRE - Heranführungsprojekte (SAB, FRL Digi-Z)
Up to 60% of eligible costs (+10 pts if bound by collective agreement); direct eligible costs capped at EUR 10,000, minimum EUR 5,000 costs; plus 7% flat indirect costs. Provided by SAB / Freistaat Sachsen (EFRE).
Key facts
- Amount
- Up to 60% of eligible costs (+10 pts if bound by collective agreement); direct eligible costs capped at EUR 10,000, minimum EUR 5,000 costs; plus 7% flat indirect costs
- Duration
- max. 12 months
- Type
- Grant
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Incorporated, Revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Seat or relevant site in Saxony; since 17 Jul 2026 only Leipzig city, Landkreis Leipzig, Nordsachsen
Who can apply
- Micro-enterprise (EU definition) or freelancer, commercially active
- First publicly funded digitalisation project; must measurably raise digital maturity
- Eligible: external services, hardware/software incl. SaaS, training (max 20%); no own staff costs
- Apply via SAB Förderportal before project start
What usually blocks applicants
- Not yet operating
- Seat in Dresden/Chemnitz region (application stop since 17 Jul 2026)
- Project started before SAB confirmation
- Building own product is not the target; standard tools don't count
Deadline and timing
Rolling only in the 'more developed region' (Leipzig city, LK Leipzig, Nordsachsen). Application stop since 17 Jul 2026 for the transition region (Dresden, Chemnitz and surrounding districts). Processing delays.
Frequently asked
How much does Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms) pay?
Up to 60% of eligible costs (+10 pts if bound by collective agreement); direct eligible costs capped at EUR 10,000, minimum EUR 5,000 costs; plus 7% flat indirect costs
Who can apply for Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms)?
Micro-enterprise (EU definition) or freelancer, commercially active First publicly funded digitalisation project; must measurably raise digital maturity Eligible: external services, hardware/software incl. SaaS, training (max 20%); no own staff costs Apply via SAB Förderportal before project start
When is the Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms) deadline?
Rolling only in the 'more developed region' (Leipzig city, LK Leipzig, Nordsachsen). Application stop since 17 Jul 2026 for the transition region (Dresden, Chemnitz and surrounding districts). Processing delays.
Where do I apply for Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms)?
On the official page: https://www.sab.sachsen.de/f%C3%B6rderrichtlinie-digitalisierung-zuschuss-efre-2021-bis-2027. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Saxony Digitalisation Grant (micro firms)?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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