Deployment of Succession Facilitators

Last updated: 16.6.2025
Grant

The State of Lower Saxony promotes the deployment of succession facilitators in companies. Chambers of Crafts and Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Lower Saxony can, under certain conditions, receive a grant to support business succession and job security. The aim is to strengthen the startup climate and retain know-how within companies.

Who is funded?

This program supports Chambers of Crafts and Chambers of Industry and Commerce in Lower Saxony that deploy succession facilitators. The aim is to secure business successions in the state and strengthen the startup climate.

What is funded?

Funding is provided for the deployment of succession facilitators who actively contribute to securing business successions. The funding primarily covers personnel expenses and a flat rate for other costs.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers financial support in the form of a non-repayable grant. The funding can cover up to 75 percent of eligible expenses and support projects for a period of up to three years.

Conditions and Requirements

To receive funding, applicants must meet certain criteria, including professional competence, a coherent overall concept, and consideration of cross-cutting objectives such as equality and sustainability. The overall financing of the project must be secured.

Application Process

The application for the program must be submitted electronically before the project begins. The granting authority decides on the allocation of funds and provides the necessary information and forms. A state-wide working group coordinates the activities of the facilitators.

The funding program is based on a specific guideline of the State of Lower Saxony and is legally underpinned by various EU regulations and state budget ordinances.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

75% of eligible expenses

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2029

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Lower Saxony (districts of Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rotenburg (Wümme), Stade, Uelzen, Verden and the rest of the state territory)

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Capacity Building, Service Delivery, Awareness Campaigns

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization

Managed By:

Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank)

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