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This programme is suitable for
Target groups
Who is funded? (Eligible to apply)
- Innovative companies that are less than 7 years old, employ fewer than 50 people and have an annual turnover/total balance sheet of no more than €10 million.
- Companies that are GmbHs or UGs (limited liability companies), belong to an innovative sector, hold a patent that is up to 15 years old or have received public R&D funding in the last 2 years or can prove via a BMWi short report that they are innovative and will be starting their business activities no later than 1 year after conclusion of the investment.
- Private investors (business angels) who invest in young, small and innovative companies
What is funded? (Purpose)
Provision of venture capital from private investors through procurement of shareholder shares and provision of expertise. Shares are acquired by cash contribution or conversion of a convertible loan.
The funding is granted, in what amount? (The type and amount of support)
Employment subsidy in the amount of 20% of the capital investment, that is, with a maximum investment of €500,000 per year/per investor, a maximum grant of €100,000 per year/ per investor is possible.
Investments of several investors up to €3 million per year are eligible for funding, minimum investment €10,000, minimum investment period 3 years.
Exit grant in the amount of 25% of the profit from the sale of the shares supported with an employment subsidy.
Repayment of the grant in case of non-compliance with the requirements during the minimum holding period of 3 years (premature sale, investor’s attachment to the company or the like).
Contact information
The Federal office of Economics and export control (BAFA)
Unit 411 – INVEST
Tel.: 06196 908 19 64
Further information
Ansprechpartner
The Federal office of Economics and export control (BAFA)
Unit 411 – INVEST
Tel.: 06196 908 19 64
