Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)

State development bank

About the funder

The Investitionsbank Berlin is the development bank of the State of Berlin and operates as a public-law institution. It promotes investment projects in the areas of economy, real estate and urban development, as well as labor market promotion, using funds from the state and the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+). With low-interest loans, grants, and coaching services, IBB supports companies of all sizes and development stages, founders, start-ups, and actors in the housing sector. Furthermore, it promotes social housing, the modernization of existing properties, and invests in securing skilled labor, education, and social inclusion.

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Mission & Vision

Service for Berlin: IBB is committed to shaping Berlin in a sustainable and future-proof manner. It supports economic innovations, the expansion of affordable housing, and securing skilled labor to continuously improve the quality of life in the capital. Efficiency, sustainability, and collaborative partnerships with banks and stakeholders are at the core of its actions.

Target groups

The funding programs of IBB are aimed at companies of all sizes and sectors in Berlin (SMEs, start-ups, founders), landlords, investors, homeowners and tenants in the housing market, educational providers, labor market actors and social institutions within the framework of ESF+, as well as private and institutional builders for new construction, purchase, and modernization of residential space.

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