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Grants from Federal, State & EU Level

Grants are the most attractive form of funding: they do not have to be repaid. The federal government, all 16 federal states, and the EU offer programs for almost every business project – from machinery investment and innovation to digitalization. We identify the programs with the highest funding rate for your project and submit the application in compliance with the guidelines.

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Consultation: funding advisor explaining grant options on a tablet

Who benefits from grant programs

  • SMEs with concrete investment, innovation, or digitalization projects
  • Companies that want to preserve equity and directly reduce project costs
  • Businesses in structurally weak regions (often higher funding rates)
  • Companies with energy efficiency or climate protection measures

Program examples with typical key figures

  • ZIM (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs) – up to 55% grant on R&D costs for single projects of small companies
  • go-digital – 50% grant on consulting services, max. €16,500 per company
  • Digital Jetzt (BMWK) – grant on investments in digital technologies and training, typically 40–50%
  • ERDF regional programs of the states – often 25–50% on SME investments
  • Energy consulting for SMEs (BAFA) – up to 80% of consulting costs
  • De minimis programs – up to €300,000 aid per company within three fiscal years (cumulated EU-wide)

Typical process of grant funding

  • Program selection and eligibility check before the project starts
  • Application with project description, cost plan, and supporting documents
  • Wait for the grant notification – only then start the project
  • Implementation, drawdown via payment request, and proof of use

Frequently asked questions about this service

Note: All figures on funding rates, caps, and terms are non-binding reference values. Only the current funding guidelines, grant notifications, and ancillary provisions of the funding bodies are authoritative.

Does this service fit your project?

In the free funding check we review which programs are available for you – non-binding and honest.

Free funding check

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