Consulting Program Economy NRW (BPW)
The Consulting Program Economy NRW (BPW) offers financial support to natural persons in North Rhine-Westphalia for consulting services related to business start-ups and company acquisitions. The aim is to increase success rates and ensure the long-term sustainability of livelihoods, as well as to promote innovative business models. The grant covers a portion of the costs for business, financial, human resources, and organizational consulting.
Who is Funded
The Consulting Program Economy NRW is aimed at natural persons in North Rhine-Westphalia who intend to start, acquire, or participate in a business. The goal is to strengthen innovative business models and secure jobs. Special support is also provided to individuals with a migration background or recognized disability.
What is Funded
The program funds consulting services on economic, financial, personnel, and organizational matters related to business start-ups, company acquisitions, and the transition from part-time to full-time employment in North Rhine-Westphalia. General legal and tax advice, architectural services, or qualification measures are excluded.
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant. The amount of the grant varies between 50% and 90% of the flat-rate daily rates, depending on the type of consulting and the status of the applicant. Up to 8 consulting daily rates can be funded per project, with additional daily rates for special consulting for structural inequalities.
Conditions and Requirements
Important prerequisites for funding include a mandatory contact meeting before application, the consultation being conducted in person, and adherence to a prohibition of cumulation with other public funding. The consultation may only begin after receipt of the grant notification.
Application Procedure
The application for the Consulting Program Economy NRW must be submitted via the EFRE.NRW.online portal or in writing to the respective responsible granting bodies (LGH for skilled crafts, IBP for industry, trade, services, and circle consultations). The grant is paid out once after the completion of the consultation and the submission of the complete disbursement request.
Legal Basis
The Consulting Program Economy NRW is based on the Guideline on the Granting of Subsidies for the Promotion of Start-up Consulting in North Rhine-Westphalia (BPW-RL) dated August 10, 2023. It is also subject to the regulations of the State Budget Ordinance NRW and the ERDF/JTF Framework Guideline NRW, as well as the EU's General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER).
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
9.180,00 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
30.06.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Other
Application Type:
Single Applicant
Funding Stages:
Planning, Feasibility Study, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)
Managed By:
State Trade Promotion Centre of North Rhine-Westphalian Skilled Crafts (LGH) e.V., IBP – IHK Consulting and Project Company mbH