Equity Investments for Innovations

Equity Participations for Innovations strengthen the equity base of small and medium-sized enterprises in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In the form of silent partnerships, MBG Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg GmbH supports technology-oriented projects for the development and optimization of new products, processes, and services. Funding amounts of up to €1.5 million provide SMEs with a solid financial foundation to advance research and innovation projects. Due to the subordinated nature of this financing form, traditional credit lines remain unaffected. As a state-owned development and investment company, MBG operates independently of banks, does not interfere in operational business, and provides access to a broad network of chambers, associations, and other financing partners.

Eligible to participate are established companies with investment locations in Baden-Württemberg that present a promising business concept. Debt restructuring, refinancing, and restructuring measures are excluded. Eligible costs include, in particular, personnel and material expenses, external R&D services, consulting fees, prototype costs, and expenses for market launch. Evaluation is based on the quality of the concept and the economic equity capital structure. Applications can be submitted at any time before the start of the project using the official forms. A combination with guarantees from the Bürgschaftsbank is possible within the framework of the combined program “Guarantee plus Participation,” which opens up additional liquidity options.