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Guarantees for the Promotion of Berlin's Economy – State Guarantee Guidelines
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The State of Berlin offers default guarantees for Berlin-based companies and freelancers who cannot provide sufficient bankable collateral for loans financing economically viable projects. This includes both healthy companies for investments and working capital, as well as companies in difficulty for rescue and restructuring measures. The guarantees are applied for through house banks at Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB).

Who is Funded

This chapter explains which companies and individuals in Berlin can benefit from state guarantees. The funding primarily targets Berlin-based businesses and freelancers who need to make investments or secure their liquidity and require standard bank collateral for this purpose.

What is Funded

This section provides information on the types of ventures and projects that can be supported by Berlin state guarantees. The funding covers a wide range of investments and operational financing needs, including specific measures for companies in difficulty.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section outlines the financial details of the Berlin state guarantees, including the type of support, maximum guarantee amounts, and funding rates for various types of companies.

Conditions and Requirements

This section describes the essential conditions and requirements that applicants and projects must meet to receive a state guarantee in Berlin. General guarantee requirements, collateral regulations, and state aid provisions are explained.

Application Procedure

This section describes in detail the process of applying for a state guarantee in Berlin, from submission to the final decision. It introduces the involved parties and the review procedures.

This chapter sets out the legal foundations and official documents that legitimate and govern the Berlin State Guarantee Program. It identifies the relevant guidelines and regulations that determine its operation.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

20,000,000 EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

Berlin (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Scaling, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: State of Berlin

Managed By: Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)

Website: Investitionsbank Berlin