StartMatch.ai is an AI-powered platform that helps Austrian startups and SMEs navigate the complex landscape of business grants and funding programs. The platform combines AI-driven grant search, application creation, and strategy tools with human expert consultation, saving users over 80% of the time typically spent on applications. It covers major Austrian funding agencies like FFG and aws, with services ranging from fully managed applications to self-service tool access.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Austrian startups and SMEs face a fragmented, complex grant landscape with hundreds of programs from agencies like FFG, aws, and regional bodies. The application process is time-consuming, often stretching over weeks or months, and many applications fail due to formal errors or weak justifications. Companies struggle to identify which grants they qualify for and miss deadlines while navigating opaque evaluation criteria.
Solution
StartMatch.ai provides an AI-powered platform that streamlines the entire grant application process for Austrian businesses. The platform combines automated grant search, AI-assisted application creation, and strategic guidance from human experts. Users can generate tailored funding strategies, create compelling application texts, and manage roadmaps and cost planning in one centralized tool. The service offers three engagement models: fully managed applications, collaborative support with AI tools, or platform-only access for internal teams. All data is processed in compliance with GDPR standards, with storage in Frankfurt and AI processing in Belgium, ensuring no training on user data.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Austrian startups, SMEs, and research-focused companies seeking public funding from national agencies like FFG, aws, and regional programs, as well as consultancies and corporate grant departments needing scalable tools.
Features
- AI-powered grant search that scans hundreds of funding programs and identifies relevant calls based on company profile
- Automated application text generation with knowledge of what evaluators look for in successful submissions
- Integrated roadmap and cost planning tools that consolidate project planning in one workspace
- Dedicated AI agent "Matchy" that assists with grant discovery and application writing while keeping human oversight
- Multi-tier access management for team collaboration and project oversight
- Whitelabel options for consultancies and large enterprises serving multiple clients
- DSGVO-compliant infrastructure with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certified data centers, two-factor authentication, and separate workspaces