About Us
Building the Future, One Business at a Time.
Empowering entrepreneurs. Supporting innovation. Creating opportunities.
At the Schaeffler Group, we believe that great ideas deserve the opportunity to become great businesses. We are driven by the vision of a world where ambitious entrepreneurs can access the resources, guidance, and financial opportunities they need to turn their ideas into meaningful impact.
Our €50 million startup funding initiative is designed to support the next generation of businesses, helping founders develop innovative solutions, build sustainable enterprises, create employment opportunities, and contribute to economic growth.
Our Mission
Our mission is to expand access to startup funding and business development opportunities for entrepreneurs with promising ideas and the determination to succeed. Through funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, mentorship, and business resources, we aim to help founders overcome early-stage challenges and build businesses capable of making a lasting difference.
Our Vision
We envision a future where innovation is not limited by a lack of opportunity. We aspire to build an ecosystem in which entrepreneurs from different backgrounds and markets can develop their ideas, access appropriate funding opportunities, and create solutions that improve lives and strengthen communities.
What We Do
Startup Funding
We aim to connect eligible entrepreneurs with funding opportunities suited to their business stage, development goals, and growth potential.
Innovation and Development
We support businesses working on promising products, technologies, services, and solutions to real-world challenges.
Business Growth
We seek to help founders strengthen their business models, improve operations, reach new customers, and prepare for sustainable expansion.
Strategic Support
Beyond capital, we recognise the value of business knowledge, mentorship, professional networks, and long-term planning.
Businesses We Aim to Support
- Technology and software→
- Healthcare and biotechnology→
- Clean energy and sustainability→
- Agriculture and food production→
- Consumer products and e-commerce→
- Education and emerging technologies→
- Innovative service-based businesses→
Eligibility depends on the requirements of each funding programme.
Our Values
Innovation
Encouraging creative thinking and practical solutions.
Integrity
Maintaining honest communication, transparent processes, and responsible funding practices.
Opportunity
Helping promising entrepreneurs access resources that may otherwise be difficult to obtain.
Impact
Supporting businesses that create sustainable economic and social value.
Accountability
Promoting responsible use of funds and clear progress reporting.
Our Commitment
We believe that funding should be accompanied by responsibility, transparency, and a clear purpose. Our approach is centred on evaluating business potential, understanding funding needs, and supporting responsible growth. We aim to establish a process in which applicants understand the requirements, decisions are made against clear criteria, and successful recipients are accountable for the agreed use of funding.
Join Us in Building What Comes Next.
If you are an entrepreneur with a vision for the future, explore our funding opportunities and discover whether your business may qualify.
Schaeffler Group — Ideas. Innovation. Impact.