Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)
About the funder
Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) is the promotional bank of the State of Berlin and a public institution owned by the state. It supports start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as property owners with tailored financing options and grants. Its responsibilities include providing low-interest loans and non-repayable grants for business growth, innovation, housing construction, and energy-efficient renovations. The IBB consolidates funding from EU, federal, and state programs and acts as a central partner for economic development, urban development, and sustainability in Berlin. Through transparency and regular financial reports, it discloses its services and the use of funds.
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Mission & Vision
The IBB aims to make Berlin more livable, future-proof, and climate-neutral. It supports the capital on its path toward greater sustainability and transformation through targeted funding programs that balance ecological, social, and economic interests. Through its commitment, it strengthens innovation, creates jobs, and promotes affordable and climate-friendly housing.
Target groups
The funding programs of IBB are aimed at founders and start-ups with headquarters or business premises in Berlin, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) investing in growth, innovation, and internationalization, property owners, landlords, and owners' associations wishing to build, modernize, or energetically renovate residential space, business-related institutions and networks supporting companies in cross-border cooperation, as well as social, cultural, and non-profit organizations seeking to implement projects and initiatives in Berlin.