Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wirtschaft, Landesentwicklung und Energie
About the funder
The Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy is a supreme state authority headquartered in Munich (Prinzregentenstraße 28). It is responsible for the economic, energy, and spatial planning policies of the Free State of Bavaria. Funding priorities include: economic transformation and bioeconomy, high-tech and innovation (Hightech Agenda Bavaria with €3.5 billion), start-up support (Founderland Bavaria, 19 digital start-up centers), energy transition (Energy Plan Bavaria 2040, hydrogen, renewables), regional development, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises and crafts. Well-known programs: Digitalbonus Bavaria, Meisterbonus, Bavarian Transformation Fund, innovation vouchers, regional funding, and EU structural funds.
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Mission & Vision
The Ministry considers itself a driving force behind a sustainable and competitive Bavarian economy based on the social market economy. It shapes Bavaria's economic and spatial development, advances the energy transition, and supports companies, founders, and regions to secure Bavaria as a leading innovation and business location in Europe.
Target groups
The funding programs are aimed at companies of all sectors and sizes (particularly SMEs and craft businesses), founders, business successors, municipalities and regional economic actors, as well as research and innovation institutions. The geographical focus is the Free State of Bavaria. Requirements vary by program; a company location in Bavaria is often required.