Your master craftsmen for government funding
Grants, subsidized loans & research allowance for SMEs
Fördermeister guides small and medium-sized companies through the funding jungle – from the free potential analysis and guideline-compliant application to the final proof of use.
- 1,300+ funding programs tracked
- Up to 50% grant funding
- Apply before project start
- Success-based fees
Trust through experience
Key figures from our consulting practice
- funding programs from federal, state & EU level tracked
- 1,300+
- grant on eligible project costs possible
- up to 50%
- funding projects supported (placeholder)
- 100+
- research allowance on R&D personnel costs
- 25–35%
Funding consultancy from A to Z
From the first potential analysis to the proof of use – we handle the entire funding process for your company.
Funding Check & Potential Analysis
Free initial analysis: we identify which funding programs fit your project.
- Free & non-binding
- Tailored program selection
- Realistic effort assessment
Grants (Federal, State & EU)
Non-repayable grants for investment, innovation, and growth.
- Investment grants
- Regional & structural programs
- EU funding
Subsidized Loans (KfW & State Banks)
Favorable terms, liability exemptions, and grace periods.
- KfW entrepreneur loans
- State development banks
- Liability exemption
Research Allowance (FZulG)
Tax-based funding for research & development – retroactively possible.
- 25–35% of R&D costs
- For all company sizes
- Certificate & application included
Digitalization & Consulting Grants
Subsidies for digital projects, process optimization, and business consulting.
- BAFA consulting grants
- Mittelstand-Digital
- Digital Jetzt & state programs
Application & Proof of Use
Full-service support: guideline-compliant applications and a clean close-out.
- Formal & substantive review
- Communication with funding bodies
- Proof of use & drawdown
How we maximize your funding
Government funding is no sure thing: programs, guidelines, and deadlines change constantly. We know the pitfalls – and the shortcuts.
Grants from Federal, State & EU Level
Whether digitalization, energy efficiency, innovation, or business succession – there are suitable grant programs for almost every project. We identify the programs with the highest funding rates and combine them where the guidelines allow.
- Nationwide programs (e.g., BAFA, BMWK)
- State programs across all 16 federal states
- EU funding (ERDF, Horizon Europe, INTERREG)
- Combinability & cumulation rules observed
Subsidized Loans: KfW & State Development Banks
Subsidized loans offer interest advantages, long maturities, and often liability exemptions for your principal bank. We structure the financing so that grants and loans work together optimally.
- KfW programs for start-ups, growth & innovation
- Offers from state development institutions
- Grace periods & liability exemptions
- Overall financing concept including equity
Research Allowance under FZulG
The research allowance reimburses 25% (up to 35% for SMEs) of eligible R&D expenses – regardless of profit or tax liability, paid out if necessary. Many companies leave this money on the table because the application seems complex.
- Assessment of your projects' FZulG eligibility
- BSFZ certificate & application to the tax office
- Also possible for ongoing and past projects
- Documentation & project categorization included
Digitalization & Consulting Grants
From BAFA consulting subsidies to Digital Jetzt: the government generously subsidizes consulting and digital projects. We ensure your project meets the award requirements – before you invest.
- BAFA funding for entrepreneurial know-how
- Mittelstand-Digital & go-digital successor programs
- Digital Jetzt and state digitalization programs
- Eligible consulting and implementation services
Why companies choose Fördermeister
We are neither an authority nor a bank – we are your independent guide through the funding system, with one clear goal: maximum funding with minimum effort for you.
Funding is our craft
More than 1,300 funding programs at federal, state, and EU level – nobody can know them all. We can. As a specialized funding consultancy, we work daily with guidelines, deadlines, and funding bodies, and we know which programs truly fit your project.
Success-based fees
The initial consultation is free. After that, you pay fairly and transparently – success-based on request.
Independent advice
We owe allegiance to no bank, software vendor, or authority – only to your project.
Support from A to Z
From potential analysis and application to proof of use: one contact for everything.
Up-to-date guideline knowledge
Funding guidelines change constantly. We know the current versions and upcoming changes.
Guideline-compliant applications
Formal errors are the most common reason for rejection. Our applications pass the pre-check.
Discretion & data protection
Your company data remains confidential and is processed in compliance with GDPR.
Four steps to your funding
A proven process that minimizes your effort and maximizes your chances of success.
1Consultation & Needs Analysis
- Free & non-binding
- Clarify project & funding needs
- Initial program assessment
2Research & Funding Concept
- Identify suitable programs
- Check funding rates & terms
- Roadmap & document checklist
3Application
- Guideline-compliant applications
- Important: before project start!
- Coordination with funding body & bank
4Approval & Proof of Use
- Accompany drawdown
- Prepare proof of use
- Support until project close-out
Frequently asked questions
What funding is hidden in your project?
Every year, billions in government funding go unused – because companies don't know the programs or shy away from the application process. Fördermeister changes that: we analyze your project, find the right programs, and support you until payout. The first step costs you nothing.
Your point of contact
Christopher Sommer
Owner & funding consultant
Personal instead of a call center: Christopher Sommer manages your funding project from the first analysis to the proof of use – direct, reachable, and at eye level.
info@foerdermeister.de