Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (MWIKE)
About the funder
The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE) is the state authority responsible for economic policy management, industrial development, climate protection measures, and energy policy in North Rhine-Westphalia. It develops and implements programs and initiatives to strengthen the competitiveness of businesses, promote sustainable energy and climate protection projects, and ensure a future-proof economic structure in the state.
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Mission & Vision
The ministry is committed to maintaining and expanding North Rhine-Westphalia as a strong business location, advancing industrial and structural transformation in line with climate protection, and ensuring a sustainable and secure energy supply. The goal is to link economic growth with ecological responsibility and to create long-term prospects for companies and citizens.
Target groups
The funding programs and measures of the MWIKE are aimed at companies of all sizes in North Rhine-Westphalia, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, as well as actors in the fields of energy and climate protection. In addition, municipal authorities, research institutions, and associations are addressed, which wish to implement projects related to economic development, innovation, and sustainability.