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In a dynamic economic world, funding can be crucial to advancing your projects or initiating growth. We are happy to advise you on finding suitable funding opportunities and assist you with the application process.
Call for Projects "GreenTech Innovation Competition – Digital Technologies as Leverage for the Circular Economy"
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is launching a competition for digital technologies in the circular economy. The focus is on developing innovative approaches to applying these technologies to promote the transfer of knowledge and technology into the economy, particularly to small and medium-sized enterprises, and to create spill-over effects. The call is open to all industries and technologies.
The submission deadline for outlines is on March 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM.
The funding competition "Digital Innovations for Transport and Mobility" has started.
The Lower Saxony Ministry of Economics, Transport, Construction, and Digitalization, in collaboration with NBank, is supporting innovation projects in the field of digitalization of transport and mobility. Target groups include SMEs, start-ups, and collaborations with research institutions. Applications can now be submitted under the Lower Saxony Innovation Funding Program (IFP).
The application deadline is 31.03.2025.
SME funding in the Gifhorn district
In cooperation with its regional units, the Gifhorn district has issued a funding guideline to provide financial support to SMEs. The goal of the guideline is to create and secure new jobs. If your project is eligible for funding, you will receive an investment grant of up to 15% of your investment amount; a maximum of €75,000.
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Support for Doctors in the Gifhorn District
Doctors and psychotherapists who establish themselves, take over a practice, or set up a secondary practice can receive funding, provided they help counteract (impending) undersupply.
The financial support promotes the
conditions for a sustainable and modern healthcare location in the Gifhorn district.
Übersicht Fördermöglichkeiten
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Funding database
Get an overview of the funding programs offered by the federal government, the states, and the European Union. Use the search function to specifically look for suitable funding opportunities for your project.
NBank
The NBank is the development bank of Lower Saxony and supports the state in economic and structural policy tasks. It provides expert funding in the areas of economy, labor market, housing, and infrastructure.
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Der Förderkompass
Each year, the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) compiles details on existing and new funding programs to provide an initial orientation for interested parties.
Auswahl aktueller Förderprogramme
Climate protection and energy efficiency
Companies, public entities, and cultural institutions that contribute to climate protection and energy savings can receive a non-repayable grant of 30-70% for measures such as energy-efficient renovations, energy-efficient production processes, and the establishment of district heating networks. Application deadlines occur twice a year, on March 1st and September 1st.
Innovative skilled worker projects sought
Projects for securing skilled workers in the South East Lower Saxony region can receive funding of 70% of the project amount, up to a maximum of €500,000, through the Skilled Workers Alliance.
Digital innovations for the field of transport and mobility
SMEs or start-ups in cooperation with research institutions can receive a grant of up to €500,000 for innovation projects in the digitalization of transport and mobility. Application deadline: March 31, 2025.
Digital Bonus Lower Saxony
This new Digital Bonus aims to support investments in innovative projects for the introduction or improvement of hardware and software, as well as IT security, in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lower Saxony. The goal of the program is to accelerate the digital transformation in SMEs to unlock value creation potential and enhance the competitiveness of businesses.
SMEs Innovative: Resource & Circular Economy
Small and medium-sized enterprises planning to further develop the responsible use of water resources or expand the circular economy, thereby contributing to the future strategy of research and innovation, can receive funding of up to €500,000.
Niedersachsen Invest ERDF (European Regional Development Fund
Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that increase the sustainability of their business model by enhancing innovation or digitalization and make a sustainable contribution to environmental protection can receive funding of up to 60% of the investment amount.
Transformation Consulting for Automotive Suppliers
Financial support opportunity for relevant companies that seek advice from qualified consulting firms for the development of their business models. (One-time €10,000) Förderung).
Low-Threshold Innovation Program for SMEs and Craftsmanship
As a business in the commercial sector registered in the trade register, you can receive up to 35% funding for innovative projects related to production processes or services.
Climate Protection & Energy Efficiency
If you, as a company, public entity, or cultural institution, contribute to climate protection, you can receive up to 70% funding.
Funding for Business Consulting
If you seek consulting to improve your performance and competitiveness, you can receive a grant of up to €3,500.
Start-Up Grant in Lower Saxony's Craft Industry
For business start-ups or company succession in the skilled trades, you can receive a one-time grant of €10,000.
LEADER Project Funding
If you are planning a social, cultural, or economic project to develop the rural area in the Gifhorn district, you may be eligible for funding of up to €125,000 through LEADER.
Economically Relevant Infrastructure (ERDF Program Areas)
If you plan to develop, expand, or revitalize an industrial or commercial area, you can receive funding.