Grant

GreenInvest Ress – Promotion of Measures for Resource Conservation and Efficiency in Companies

Funding program of the Thuringian Development Bank to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Thuringia with investments for increased resource conservation and efficiency. Grant of up to 60% of eligible investment costs. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Business Financing Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energies Environmental/Nature Protection Climate Action

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Thuringia
Company size: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)
Funding rate: 60%

Funding objective

Promotion of investments in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Thuringia to increase resource conservation and enhance energy and material efficiency.

Eligible expenses

  • Investment costs for resource conservation and efficiency improvement

Eligible to apply

  • Companies

Funding requirements

  • Headquarters or place of business in Thuringia
  • SME within the meaning of the EU definition

Documents required for application

  1. Project description
  2. Cost and financing plan
  3. Cost estimates
  4. Proof of SME status

Evaluation criteria

  • Potential for resource savings
  • Economic efficiency of the project
  • Degree of innovation

Description

The funding program of the Thuringian Development Bank supports small and medium-sized enterprises with headquarters or business premises in Thuringia in investments aimed at resource conservation and efficiency enhancement. The goal is to increase energy and material efficiency as well as environmental and climate protection measures within companies. Eligible are investment costs that demonstrably unlock savings potential or optimize existing processes. The grant is provided as a subsidy amounting to up to 60% of eligible expenses. Applications can be submitted continuously, allowing for flexible project planning.

For the application, a detailed project description, a comprehensive cost and financing plan, cost estimates, as well as proof of SME status are required. The evaluation focuses on the economic viability of the project, the degree of innovation, and the actual resource-saving potential. The program targets companies investing in sustainable technologies while simultaneously aiming to realize operational efficiency gains. The continuous application option enables demand-oriented financing – from the introduction of digital monitoring systems to the modernization of production facilities. Through the combination of grants and comprehensive consulting, the development bank promotes the competitiveness of the regional economy and contributes to the climate- and environmentally-friendly development of Thuringia.

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