IFB HAMBURG

The Hamburg Investment and Development Bank (IFB Hamburg) is the development bank and state development agency of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg. As the central contact point for investments and funding programs, it supports private builders, companies, as well as municipal and social organizations in the implementation of housing, infrastructure, and innovation projects. Its portfolio includes low-interest loans, grants, equity participations, and the administration of EU funding programs. IFB Hamburg provides advice on topics such as subsidized housing, energy-efficient modernization, digitalization, climate protection, and location development, and manages its own state, federal, and EU funding resources.

IFB Hamburg supports future- and growth-oriented projects in the housing and economic sectors with the aim of strengthening sustainable urban development, energy-efficient construction, innovative business models, and social responsibility in Hamburg. It sees itself as a reliable service and advisory institution that efficiently consolidates public funding and invests in measures with high impact for citizens, businesses, and the environment.

The target groups of IFB Hamburg include private individuals and homeowners who wish to build, buy, modernize, or carry out energy-efficient renovations; founders, start-ups, and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking financing, growth, innovation, or resource efficiency; housing associations, cooperatives, and municipal sponsors creating subsidized housing and social infrastructure; research institutions and universities implementing technology and knowledge transfer projects in cooperation with industry; as well as beneficiaries of EU programs advancing regional transformation, digitalization, and climate protection measures.