Agriculture and Food Industry – Future Fields in Focus Open
The 'Future Fields in Focus' program by Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank supports companies in the agriculture and food industry with investments in selected future-oriented areas. It aims for more sustainable management and offers loans for projects in various key fields.
Who is funded?
This funding program primarily targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agricultural and food industry in Germany. There are specific extensions for certain investment areas, such as Agri-Photovoltaics, where larger companies are also eligible to apply, as well as special support for start-up entrepreneurs and farm successors.
What is funded?
The program supports a wide range of investments in future-oriented areas of the agriculture and food industry, from regional food production to organic farming and animal welfare measures. Both tangible investment goods and specific project-related expenses are considered. Some cost categories and projects are explicitly excluded from funding to ensure targeted support for sustainable development.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of loans with a maximum amount of up to 10 million Euros per company per year, with up to 100 percent of eligible costs being financed. The conditions are risk-adjusted.
Conditions and Requirements
Applications must always be submitted through a commercial bank, and certain legal and EU state aid requirements, including various de minimis regulations, must be observed. The earmarking of funds and compliance with other conditions are essential for funding.
Application Procedure
The application process for 'Future Fields in Focus' is structured through the commercial bank, with all necessary documents to be submitted before the project begins to ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
Legal Basis
The 'Program Conditions Future Fields in Focus' form the central legal basis of the funding program. This is supplemented by various EU regulations and national laws that define the framework for granting aid and specific funding areas.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
10,000,000 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
30.06.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany (nationwide with a focus on regional areas)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other
Beneficiaries:
Companies in agriculture, food industry, forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, energy production, contract and service companies
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure, Process Optimization, Product Development, Market Introduction, Planning
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
Managed By: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank
Website: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)