SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy
ESF Plus Gründungsberatung (SAB, FRL GRB)
Fixed EUR 400 per consulting day (8h), 2-5 days for new start-ups (EUR 800-2,000); succession EUR 500/day up to 10 days. Provided by SAB / ESF Plus (recommendation by IHK, HWK or LFB Sachsen).
Key facts
- Amount
- Fixed EUR 400 per consulting day (8h), 2-5 days for new start-ups (EUR 800-2,000); succession EUR 500/day up to 10 days
- Duration
- usually 6 months approval period
- Type
- Voucher
- Who receives it
- Individual founder
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Primary residence in Saxony
Who can apply
- Natural person planning to found (incl. freelance) or take over a business
- Business not yet founded and consulting contract not signed before approval
- Consulting recommendation from IHK, HWK or LFB; apply to SAB within 2 months of it
- Founding concept with market analysis and financial plan
- Prior founder training, e.g. at least 15 hours of founding basics within the last 12 months
- Once per 5 years
What usually blocks applicants
- Already self-employed on the side (Nebenerwerb)
- Business already founded
- Consulting/tax/legal/audit start-ups excluded
- Weak concept paper
Deadline and timing
Rolling via SAB Förderportal under ESF Plus 2021-2027; no stop notice on SAB page.
Frequently asked
How much does SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy pay?
Fixed EUR 400 per consulting day (8h), 2-5 days for new start-ups (EUR 800-2,000); succession EUR 500/day up to 10 days
Who can apply for SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy?
Natural person planning to found (incl. freelance) or take over a business Business not yet founded and consulting contract not signed before approval Consulting recommendation from IHK, HWK or LFB; apply to SAB within 2 months of it Founding concept with market analysis and financial plan Prior founder training, e.g. at least 15 hours of founding basics within the last 12 months Once per 5 years
When is the SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy deadline?
Rolling via SAB Förderportal under ESF Plus 2021-2027; no stop notice on SAB page.
Where do I apply for SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy?
On the official page: https://www.sab.sachsen.de/gr%C3%BCndungsberatungen. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for SAB Founding Consulting Subsidy?
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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