This is the course of the Funding service supported by ViLabs. You can find the basic information you need to start raising funds. Concrete information on how to develop your business plan, can be found in the corresponding service.  In this course, we will provide you with the steps following the development of your business plan and the commencement of your start-up.


Business Angels are private investors who finance small startups, offering them the opportunity to take their first steps in the market. Below you can find more information as well as various investors of this type.


The EU provides funding through nationally managed programmes as well as through grants. In order to receive funding for your organisation, you can identify relevant call for proposals/projects and share with us your idea and your organisation profile! Then, we can work on it together, work on a project proposal and apply together!


Crowdfunding is an emerging alternative form of financing that connects those who can give, lend or invest money directly with those who need financing for a specific project. It usually refers to public online calls to contribute finance to specific projects.

This type of funding is currently provided by specific online platforms that provide the security and tools needed to manage the campaign.


Before start organising a crowdfunding campaign or apply for a loan or ask your friends and family for funds what you have to do is give your self-time and start planning. Initiate different scenarios on each of the available options but also scenarios of your idea/business. Below you can find a series of articles and ideas on how to do so, while additional information for the development of the Business Plan is available also in our services.