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Funding Opportunities in Germany: A Comprehensive Overview

From EU programs to regional funding – discover the funding opportunities for your project

EU Funding Programs

Search Terms for EU Funding:

EU funding, Horizon Europe, ERDF, INTERREG, LIFE Programme, research funding, SME funding

Contact Points:

  • National Contact Points (NCPs)
  • EU Funding Advisory Service of the Federal Government
  • Enterprise Europe Network

Federal Funding Programs

Business & Innovation

Subsidized loans and grants for businesses:

Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control:

Search Terms Federal Funding:

KfW funding, BAFA grants, federal funds, research funding, innovation voucher, business startup, energy funding

Tip:

Many federal funding programs are administered through state authorities or specialized project management agencies.

State and Regional Funding

Funding by Federal State:

Federal StateFunding PrioritiesLinks
Bavaria Technology, SMEs, Agriculture STMWI
Baden-Württemberg Innovation, Crafts, Environment Ministry of Economic Affairs
North Rhine-Westphalia Structural Change, Innovation, Energy Business NRW
Lower Saxony Agriculture, SMEs, Innovation MW

Regional Specifics:

Higher funding rates in:

  • Eastern Germany (GRW areas)
  • Coal phase-out regions
  • Rural areas

Regional competence centers:

  • Bioeconomy
  • Digitalization
  • Sustainability
  • Creative Industries

Search Terms State Funding:

State funding, regional funding, GRW area, state funds, structural funds, regional business development

Funding Databases & Search Strategies

Successful Search Strategies:

1

Describe project precisely

Define technology, industry, target group

2

Identify suitable funding providers

EU, federal, state, municipal, foundations

3

Check deadlines and requirements

Application deadlines, own funds, funding amount

Utilize Advisory Services:

Chambers of Commerce & Crafts

Regional funding advice

Funding Hotlines

Free telephone consultation

Funding Consultants

Professional application preparation

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