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An A to Z of our business development programmes

With a host of programmes and initiatives, we support founders, start-ups and existing companies in Berlin.

Please note: Applications are accepted in German only.

Overview of our funding programmes

  • Berlin Infra

    Public funding for public enterprises

    • Public funding for infrastructure projects in Berlin

    • Loans of up to EUR 100 million

    • Term of up to 30 years

  • Berlin Innovativ PLUS

    Our plus for your project financing

    • Loans to finance projects by innovative companies

    • Up to EUR 3m at a low interest rate

    • IBB provides the applicant’s bank with a 70% exemption from liability

  • Berlin Kapital

    Sustainable business promotion through silent partnerships

    • Loans to finance growth through silent partnerships

    • Up to EUR 5m max. in co-operation with other financing partners

    • Improvement of the capital structure through subordination agreements

  • Berlin Start

    Low-interest loans for people starting up in business

    • Loans to finance start-ups and expansion for companies that are no more than 7 years old

    • Up to EUR 1.5 million with a fixed interest rate

    • With an 80% guarantee by the guarantee bank

  • Coaching BONUS

    Coaching for companies and founders in Berlin

    • Grants for individual coaching

    • For up to 80% of costs for a maximum of 20 consultant days

    • Professional coaches/consultants

  • GründungsBONUS

    Start-up support amounting to up to EUR 50,000 for innovative companies

    • Start-up allowance

    • Company no more than 18 months in business

    • 50% support for start-up costs up to EUR 50,000 max.

  • IBB-Wachstumsprogramm

    Financing growth for small and medium-sized businesses in Berlin

    • Loans to finance takeovers, growth and order pre-financing as well as follow-up financing

    • Up to EUR 15m, interest at market rates

    • Loans granted in co-operation with customer’s own bank

  • KMU-Fonds Gründung & Wachstum

    Financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

    • Loans of up to EUR 10 million to finance company takeovers and growth and to pre-finance contracts in co-operation with the applicant's own bank

    • Loans of up to EUR 250,000 to finance start-up and growth also as direct loans

    • Variable loan terms with an initial grace period

  • Liquiditätshilfen BERLIN

    Securing liquidity in the event of acute financing needs

    • Loans to co-finance the restructuring of companies in difficulty

    • Up to EUR 1m in co-operation with other financial backers

    • Presentation of a restructuring concept required

  • Mikrokredit aus dem KMU-Fonds

    Fast loans in the case of micro-loans of up to EUR 25,000 / 50,000

    • Loans to finance start-ups and growths

    • Up to EUR 25,000 (EUR 50,000 for knowledge-intensive/innovative companies) at fair interest rates

    • No customary collateral

  • Mikrokredit aus dem KMU-Fonds

    Fast loans in the case of micro-loans of up to EUR 25,000 / 50,000

    • Loans to finance start-ups and growths

    • Up to EUR 25,000 (EUR 50,000 for knowledge-intensive/innovative companies) at fair interest rates

    • No customary collateral

  • Mikrokredit aus dem KMU-Fonds

    Fast loans in the case of micro-loans of up to EUR 25,000 / 50,000

    • Loans to finance start-ups and growths

    • Up to EUR 25,000 (EUR 50,000 for knowledge-intensive/innovative companies) at fair interest rates

    • No customary collateral

  • Mikrokredit aus dem KMU-Fonds

    Fast loans in the case of micro-loans of up to EUR 25,000 / 50,000

    • Loans to finance start-ups and growths

    • Up to EUR 25,000 (EUR 50,000 for knowledge-intensive/innovative companies) at fair interest rates

    • No customary collateral

  • Pro FIT - Projektfinanzierung

    Grants and loans for technological innovation projects

    • Grants and loans for technological innovation projects

    • Loans of up to EUR 1m and grants of up to EUR 400,000

    • Online financing of project-related R&D expenditure

  • Transfer BONUS

    Funding for science and research

    • Grants for contracts to scientific institutions

    • For up to 70% of costs for a maximum of 45,000 consultant days

    • Knowledge transfer with regional scientific institutions

  • VC Fonds

    Venture capital from IBB Ventures

    • Venture capital for innovative start-ups

    • Initial investment usually EUR 0.2 to EUR 1m

    • Minority interest in companies with high growth prospects

IBB Business Support Guide

The annual “Business Support Guide” is the indispensable compendium for anyone seeking information about starting up a business or looking for funding.

Contacts

Do you have questions regarding the programmes? We will be pleased to name a contact person for you.