Access to finance at the national level

When you start a business in Germany, you must comply with certain regulations and requirements. Here you will find information about your rights and obligations, particularly regarding corporate finance.

Financing options for companies

In Germany, for companies at the national level diverse financing options offered. As a first point of contact for companies looking for financing options, the Funding database, which is provided by the BMWi. This funding database also includes all financing options that fall within the administrative area of the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW).

Who is eligible to participate in the funding programs?

By means of a user-friendly filtering option Can you search specifically for funding opportunities at the national level for businesses in the funding database.

To do this, in the "Eligible Recipients" filter category, you must select the filter „Company“be selected and in the filter category funding body the filter„Bundle“. As a result, 275 funding programs matching your search will be displayed. Anyone who qualifies for one or more 275 funding programs is eligible to participate, varies depending on the selected grant program and the company's individual circumstances. In addition, you can also search using your address information, such as city or ZIP code, for Funding Organizations to search for.

Who is responsible for administering the programs?

Depending on the grant program, the following apply: different institutions responsible for its administration. The database contains more than 2,000 funding organizations.

More detailed information You can find information about the funding agency and the contact point directly in the funding database, when you click on a grant program.

How can I apply?

The application process for funding vvaries depending on the funding program. You can find details directly for the financing or funding program you have selected in the funding database and/or on the further links provided there.

Exercise your right to access information

You can request information from financial institutions regarding their credit decision. This allows you to better assess financial position and yours Opportunities for funding improve. Exercise your right and, in doing so, refer to Article 431 of the EU Capital Requirements Regulation from 2013.

• Grant Database for Businesses
• Sources of financing for companies in Germany
• Corporate Finance
• Participation in Funding Programs