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Potential Consulting for Manufacturing and Production-Related Service Industries
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Last updated: 15.6.2025

The State of Berlin supports companies with grants for external potential consulting services. This program helps SMEs in specific economic sectors optimize their work organization, business processes, and innovative strength. It allows for both basic and advanced consulting, aiming to secure long-term competitiveness.

Who is Funded

This funding targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Berlin from specific economic sectors that seek to improve their competitiveness through external consulting services. Eligible applicants include management teams jointly with employee representatives, provided that the company's headquarters and operating facility are located in Berlin. The program aims to strengthen the innovative capacity and economic efficiency of these companies to secure jobs.

What is Funded

The program funds consulting services aimed at optimizing internal processes and accelerating innovation. It covers a variety of specific consulting contents, while certain types of consulting and costs are excluded to ensure the efficiency and expediency of fund utilization.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant to support external consulting services for companies in Berlin. The amount of the grant is limited to a specific maximum per type of consulting and can be claimed for a basic and an advanced consultation, with specific regulations regarding project duration.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific legal and administrative requirements, as well as conditions regarding the selection of consultants and the budget, must be observed for the application and implementation of potential consulting. The program is also subject to the De minimis Regulation and includes special reporting obligations.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for potential consulting in Berlin requires the submission of specific forms before the start of consulting to selected authorized representatives. These representatives review the documents before the Senate Department for Economy, Technology and Research makes the final decision and disbursement occurs after successful completion of the consulting.

The Potential Consulting Berlin funding program is based on a specific guideline of the State of Berlin, which is legitimized by several overarching laws and regulations. These legal frameworks define the purpose of the funding and the conditions for its implementation, especially in the context of regional economic development and aid for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

8,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Berlin (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Service Sector, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Other

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Process Optimization, Planning, Capacity Building

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Senate Department for Economy, Technology and Research; State of Berlin

Managed By: IG Metall – Berlin Administrative Office, Federation of Metal and Electrical Industries, Berlin Chamber of Crafts

Website: IG Metall - Verwaltungsstelle Berlin