UfR – Companies for Resource Conservation

The IFB Hamburg grant program supports small and medium-sized enterprises with a business location in Hamburg in implementing voluntary investment and consulting projects to increase energy and resource efficiency. Funding is provided for feasibility studies ("Efficiency Checks"), investment costs for more efficient components and machinery, as well as climate-neutral process heat over a period of up to 60 months. Up to 50% of eligible expenses – including consulting costs for Efficiency Checks, investment costs for efficiency improvements, and additional operating costs for climate-neutral process heat – can be reimbursed. The focus is on quantified savings in CO₂, materials, and water, as well as the resulting environmental relief potential. An economic assessment and a payback period of at least two years ensure that the measures are sustainable both ecologically and economically.

All independent, economically active entities in Hamburg are eligible for funding, regardless of legal form or financing structure. A prerequisite for approved funding is the submission of an application before the start of the project, a detailed proof of savings potential, and a payback period of at least two years. The submitted documents include the completed application form, a well-founded savings calculation, and other required documents. The continuous submission option allows flexible project planning without fixed deadlines. Interested companies can contact the IFB Hamburg consulting team and receive comprehensive advice on funding conditions, funding rates, and the specific funding priorities for energy efficiency, material efficiency, and decarbonization.