Grant

Funding Program for Growth and Investments

Funding programs for startups as well as established companies in Berlin to finance growth, investments, and transformation. Applications can be submitted at any time via the IBB customer portal.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Berlin
Company size: all sizes

Funding objective

The Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) provides grants and loans to support startups and established companies in Berlin with investments, digitalization, market development, research & development, as well as business acquisitions and personnel expansion, thereby strengthening sustainable business growth and competitiveness.

Eligible expenses

  • Investments (tangible and intangible assets)
  • Operating resources
  • Research & Development
  • Digitization measures
  • Personnel expansion
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Eligible to apply

  • Companies
  • Founders

Funding requirements

  • Company headquarters or place of business in Berlin

Description

The Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) supports Berlin-based startups as well as established companies of all sizes and sectors with the Funding Program for Growth and Investments. Whether solo self-employed, micro-enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), or large companies – all with headquarters or operations in Berlin are eligible for grants. The program aims to enable sustainable business growth and strengthen competitiveness. This includes, among other things, investments in tangible and intangible assets, digitalization, research & development, as well as the increase of working capital and personnel. Business takeovers as well as coaching and knowledge transfer are also supported.

Funding can be applied for continuously and at any time via the IBB customer portal. In addition to pure grants, complementary loan programs are available, tailored individually to different business phases. Investment projects such as the acquisition of new software, expansion of storage capacities, or internationalization of business activities are supported. By combining financing and consulting services, founders and entrepreneurs receive comprehensive support for transformation and growth projects. The funding helps to secure jobs, expand innovation potential, and advance digital transformation in Berlin companies. Interested companies can find all information on application procedures and eligible expenses in the IBB customer portal.

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