Structural Measures in Innovation Districts and Innovation Areas
The state of Hamburg provides low-interest loans for the preparation and implementation of construction measures in innovation districts and innovation areas. Applications can be submitted before the start of the measure.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for the preparation and implementation of construction measures in innovation districts and innovation areas to enhance residential neighborhoods through private initiatives and to transfer the BID model to residential neighborhoods.
Eligible expenses
- Preparation costs (expert and consulting fees)
- Construction costs for the implementation phase
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Authorized representatives of the involved landowners for preparation costs
- Responsible authorities according to §4 GSED for execution costs
- Proof of eligibility to apply in accordance with §5 GSED
- Co-financing of at least 20% of the preparation costs by all parties involved
- Urban planning clearance certificate from the competent district office
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Documents required for application
- Application form of IFB Hamburg
- Proof of eligibility according to §5 GSED
- Cadastral map with area delimitation
- Cost evidence for preparation expenses
- Urban development clearance certificate
Evaluation criteria
- Own contribution of at least 20%
- Urban planning clearance from the district office
- Official designation of the innovation quarter/area
Description
The funding program "Structural Measures in Innovation Districts and Innovation Areas" of the Hamburg Investment and Development Bank (IFB Hamburg) offers private owners and tenants as well as commercial enterprises low-interest loans for the planning and implementation of construction projects in designated innovation districts or areas. The goal is to strengthen residential neighborhoods through public-private partnerships and to transfer the successful BID model (Business Improvement District) to residential contexts. Both expert and consulting fees for the preparatory phase as well as construction costs during the implementation phase are eligible for funding. The program line is permanently open, allowing applications to be submitted at any time before the start of measures.
A prerequisite for approval is eligibility to apply according to § 5 GSED, which must be submitted together with a cadastral map for area delimitation and an urban planning clearance certificate from the responsible district office. In addition, all participants must co-finance at least 20% of the preparation costs. The evaluation criteria include the own contribution, the official designation of the innovation district or area, and the urban planning clearance. The Hamburg Investment and Development Bank supports applicants through its digital e-application portal and personal advisory services to sustainably enhance the attractiveness of residential neighborhoods and to support private initiatives with state-funded financing instruments.