Grant

Funding Program of the City of Bleicherode (Information for Companies)

Funding for SMEs in the commercial sector as well as economically related and creative industry freelancers in Thuringia: 20% grant on structural investments and machinery up to €250,000, as well as loans up to €200,000; continuously eligible for application.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Thuringia
Company size: Small and medium-sized enterprises
Funding amount: Grant 20% on investments up to €250,000; loan up to €200,000
Funding rate: 20 %

Funding objective

Promotion of structural investments and the acquisition of new machinery and equipment to strengthen and modernize small and medium-sized enterprises as well as business-related and creative industry freelancers in Thuringia.

Eligible expenses

  • Structural investments
  • Acquisition of new machinery and equipment

Non-eligible expenses

  • New vehicle acquisitions in the transport sector

Eligible to apply

  • Companies
  • Founders

Funding requirements

  • SMEs in the commercial sector or business-related or creative industry freelancers
  • Investment projects in structural measures or acquisition of new machinery and equipment

Description

Thüringen-Invest supports small and medium-sized enterprises as well as business-related and creative industry freelancers in Thuringia in strengthening their competitiveness and modernizing their operational structures. The aim is to promote structural investments as well as the acquisition of new machinery and equipment to secure future-proof jobs and enable innovative production processes. With an attractive grant rate of 20% on eligible investment costs up to €250,000, the program offers a tangible financial incentive. In addition, loans of up to €200,000 can be applied for to flexibly realize larger investment projects. Applications can be submitted continuously and are characterized by reduced bureaucratic effort.

Among others, companies in the food processing industry as well as businesses in the transport sector (excluding new vehicle acquisitions) that invest as part of a business succession are supported. A prerequisite for funding is a concrete investment project in structural measures or the acquisition of new machinery and equipment in Thuringia. Expenses for new vehicle acquisitions in the transport sector are not eligible for funding. The funding rates and loan conditions provide a solid financing basis to drive innovation forward and strengthen the regional economic structure. Applications can be submitted at any time to the responsible customer center, allowing entrepreneurs and founders to respond flexibly to current investment needs.

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