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[DE] Complete Guide

[DE] Recommendations for Start-Up Nation 2026

[DE] Practical tips from our experts to maximize your chances of success.

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[DE] Eligibility

[DE] Check if you meet the eligibility criteria

[DE] Essential

[DE] Check Age Criteria

[DE] Start-Up Nation 2026 has two components based on age.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Choose the Right CAEN Code

[DE] Check the list of eligible CAEN codes.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Company Must Be New

[DE] You can only apply with a newly established company.

[DE] Recommended

[DE] Entrepreneurship Course

[DE] Completing a course can increase your score.

[DE] Documentation

[DE] Required documents and how to prepare them

[DE] Essential

[DE] Business Plan Is Crucial

[DE] The business plan must be realistic and well-structured.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Detailed Price Quotes

[DE] You need minimum 3 price quotes for each purchase.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Valid Identity Documents

[DE] Make sure your identity document is valid.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Sworn Declarations

[DE] All declarations must be filled correctly.

[DE] Budgeting

[DE] Tips for budget planning

[DE] Essential

[DE] Prepare Co-financing

[DE] The minimum own contribution is 10%.

[DE] Recommended

[DE] Realistic Budget

[DE] Don't artificially inflate the budget.

[DE] Recommended

[DE] Prioritize Investments

[DE] Allocate budget for highest value items.

[DE] Optional

[DE] Contingency Reserve

[DE] Keep a 5-10% reserve for price differences.

[DE] Timeline

[DE] Important deadlines and planning

[DE] Essential

[DE] Apply Early

[DE] First applicants have higher approval chances.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Respect All Deadlines

[DE] Start-Up Nation has strict deadlines.

[DE] Recommended

[DE] Plan Implementation

[DE] After approval, you have a limited term.

[DE] Common Mistakes

[DE] Mistakes to avoid in the application process

[DE] Essential

[DE] Incomplete Applications

[DE] The most common cause of rejection.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Budget Discrepancies

[DE] Amounts must match the price quotes.

[DE] Essential

[DE] Ineligible Expenses

[DE] Not all expenses are accepted.

[DE] Recommended

[DE] Last-Minute Submission

[DE] Submit 2-3 days before deadline.

[DE] Application Checklist

[DE] Check off each step as you complete it.

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[DE] Before Application

[DE] Documentation

[DE] Submission

[DE] Start-Up Nation in Numbers

[DE] Approval Rate
98%

[DE] for our clients

[DE] Entrepreneurs Helped
500+

[DE] successful projects

[DE] Average Funding
200,000 RON

[DE] per approved project

[DE] Processing Time
45 days

[DE] average until approval

[DE] Need Expert Help?

[DE] Our team can guide you through the application process.