Would you climb Mount Everest without an experienced mountain guide at your side? Probably not. Your business start-up is your very own eight-thousander. Here, crises, challenges and countless unknowns await – from the tax office to data protection to effective marketing activities. As a founder who has built several companies and supported over 3,000 start-ups, I know that no one can be an expert in all areas at once.

That’s exactly why professional support is not only sensible, but essential. And the best part: The government supports you financially! In this article, you’ll learn how you can use the Activation and Placement Voucher (AVGS) AVGS to secure 100% funded start-up advice and thus lay the foundation for your success. X-Group is your partner with a 99% success rateto help you navigate this path safely.

Why you don’t want a business plan from a ‘digital machine’

The temptation to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) for your Business Plan is great. But be warned: AI tools either only reproduce information already available online or, at worst, make up facts that are simply incorrect.

Your business idea is unique and deserves a personally tailored programme of support. You need someone who not only knows what challenges lie ahead, but who can also help you translate these into a viable financial format . Don’t leave your path to financial security to a digital machine, but to a real ‘mountain guide’ who has already reached the summit.

🔑 The two keys to applying for the AVGS

The Activation and Placement Voucher (AVGS) is your ticket to 100% funded start-up advisory services – an opportunity you should not miss! To apply for this voucher, you only need two things:

1. Proof of status: Either an active approval for ALG I or ALG II (German unemployment benefit) or registration as an unemployed jobseeker with the Employment Agency (this registration must be made after you receive your notice of termination). Regardless of your current status: you can ask your caseworker immediately!
2. Programme number: Not every advisor can invoice the AVGS. Only certified training providers and companies, such as X-Group, who have undergone a thorough review and certification process, receive a specific programme number. This number is essential for your caseworker to actually issue the approval.

Important: We will provide you with the programme number and the simple application form as part of a free initial consultation .

⏳ The 8-week period: Use your entire quota strategically

Start-up advisory services via the AVGS are usually set for a period of 8 weeks . During this time, you have the opportunity to use a quota of, for example, 50 to 80 teaching units. Our clear recommendation: Make full use of your entire quota!

A common and serious mistake: If you only use 20 out of 50 approved hours, you signal to your caseworker that you are not sufficiently prepared. This can lead to the rejection of your application for Start-up Grant (Gründungszuschuss) because the necessity for full support may be questioned afterwards. Use the time to:

• perfect your conceptual and financial planning (the Business Plan).
• Discuss your marketing activities and legal or tax topics (with a lawyer/tax advisor in the team) thoroughly.

🛡️ Our promise: The path to successful financing

If you have applied for the AVGS voucher with our programme number and we have received it, we will contact your caseworker directly. A direct service contract is concluded between X-Group and the Employment Agency, so you do not have to make any advance payments.

At the end of the advisory process, we, as your start-up experts, prepare a comprehensive Expert Opinion. In it, we recommend the Financing or further Funding (such as the Start-up Grant (Gründungszuschuss)) explicitly – based on the suitability of your business model and your personal preparation.

We support you not only during these first 8 weeks, but also remain your partner when it comes to growth financing such as KfW StartGeld (Start-up Loan). Always choose an individual programme on a part-time basis to ensure maximum flexibility.

Your next step: Secure your mountain guide!

Let’s plan your successful business start-up together. Rely on our many years of experience and our 99% success rate in securing funding and Start-up Financing.

Secure your free initial consultation for start-up advisory services now and benefit from our expertise for your safe start!

About X-Group

Belief in your potential and a focus on the things that truly move you forward are the top priorities at X-Group GmbH in Berlin. You receive tailored support that identifies the most important bottlenecks. This way, you remove obstacles and can work purposefully towards your success.