Business grants in Germany
276 active grants across technology, manufacturing, hospitality, and more.
Grant landscape in Germany
Germany's Mittelstand-focused funding ecosystem includes KfW loans, the go-digital programme for SME digitalisation, and EXIST startup grants for university spin-offs. The country's federal structure means each Bundesland also offers regional programmes. Germany's commitment to Industry 4.0 drives significant funding for manufacturing digitisation and automation.
Featured grants in Germany
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go-digital Programme
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs (BMWK)
Support for SMEs to adopt digital technologies through authorised consulting firms. Covers up to 50% of consulting costs.
EXIST Business Start-up Grant
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs (BMWK)
Supports scientists, graduates and students in preparing innovative technology-based start-ups from universities.
Digitalbonus Bayern
Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs
Grants for Bavarian SMEs to invest in digital technologies, IT security, and digitally-driven process improvements.
NRW Digitalisation Vouchers
NRW Ministry for Economic Affairs
Vouchers for North Rhine-Westphalian SMEs and skilled trades to implement digital solutions and improve IT security.
Key funding bodies
Official agencies and institutions that administer grants in Germany
Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action — Germany's main business funding body.
Germany's government-owned development bank offering loans and innovation grants.
German Aerospace Center — administers national and EU research funding programmes.
Federal programme supporting technology-based start-ups from universities.