Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)
About the funder
The Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) is the development bank of the State of Berlin, operating as a public-law institution. It supports the economic, social, and ecological development of the capital through a comprehensive range of products and services. These include low-interest loans, grants, guarantees, and equity investments for start-ups, business growth, innovation, energy and environmental projects, housing construction projects, as well as municipal and social initiatives. With consulting, coaching, and digital services, IBB accompanies companies of all sizes, freelancers, housing cooperatives, landlords, investors, and social organizations throughout all stages of development.
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Mission & Vision
The IBB is mandated to strengthen sustainable growth and innovative capacity in the capital city as the central funding institution of the state of Berlin. It supports forward-looking projects and business models, contributes to achieving climate targets, and ensures Berlin’s attractiveness as a vibrant economic and innovation hub through tailored financing and advisory services.
Target groups
The IBB funding programs are aimed at companies of all sizes – from start-ups and founders to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corporations – as well as freelancers, municipalities, housing cooperatives, landlords, and social organizations in the state of Berlin. Target groups also include project developers, investors, housing and urban development actors, as well as initiatives that contribute to the economic, social, or ecological development of Berlin.