Saechsische Aufbaubank - Foerderbank (SAB)

Public institution

About the funder

The Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank (SAB) is the state development bank of the Free State of Saxony. It offers a wide range of funding programs for private individuals, companies, municipalities, associations, and universities. Its portfolio includes low-interest loans, grants, and guarantees to support home ownership, energy-efficient renovation, vocational training, business start-ups, innovation, and regional development. The SAB works closely with house banks, ministries, and other partners and supports its clients from application to disbursement.

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Mission & Vision

The SAB sees itself as a driving force for sustainable economic, social, and ecological development in Saxony. Its mission is to strengthen equal opportunities, promote innovative capacity, and implement integrated climate protection through needs-based financing and advisory services. In doing so, it values partnership-based collaboration and transparent processes.

Target groups

The funding programs of SAB are aimed at private individuals and families who wish to create home ownership or carry out energy-efficient modernization; companies of all sizes and sectors in Saxony, particularly in the areas of innovation, digitalization, environment, and crisis management; municipalities, districts, and public-law entities for investments in infrastructure, climate protection, and regional development; associations and non-profit organizations to support social, cultural, and sporting projects; as well as universities and research institutions for projects in the fields of research, innovation, and technology transfer.

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