Funding for High-Quality Business-Related Infrastructure Measures (ERDF Program Areas) Open
The State of Lower Saxony offers grants for high-quality business-related infrastructure measures through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The aim is to strengthen regional economic structures and promote growth through the development and revitalization of industrial and commercial areas. Support is particularly provided for the settlement of growing and innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and for connection to transport networks.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographical Scope
The funding program aims to strengthen the regional economic structure through the development of high-quality business-related infrastructure in Lower Saxony. Eligible applicants are preferably public institutions and non-profit legal entities operating in specific regional categories within the state.
What is Funded: Projects and Activities
The program promotes measures for the development, expansion, and revitalization of industrial and commercial areas, as well as their connection to transport networks, with the aim of supporting the establishment of innovative SMEs in Lower Saxony.
Type and Extent of Funding
The program offers non-repayable grants for the partial financing of projects. The funding amount varies depending on the regional development category in Lower Saxony, with a minimum investment volume for eligible expenses.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet a number of conditions, including demonstrating need, ensuring overall financing, and complying with specific interlocking and quality criteria. The program is also subject to the provisions of the General Block Exemption Regulation.
Application Procedure
The application procedure is carried out via the customer portal of the Investment and Development Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank). The eligibility of projects for funding is assessed based on specific quality criteria, with regional expert assessments playing an important role.
Legal Basis of Funding
The funding program is based on a guideline from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization and is supplemented and legitimized by several EU regulations as well as national framework regulations.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
up to 40 percent or up to 60 percent of eligible expenses
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Unknown
Region:
Lower Saxony (Districts of Celle, Harburg, Lüneburg, Stade, Verden, Emsland, Gifhorn, Grafschaft Bentheim, Hildesheim, Peine, Vechta, Wolfenbüttel, Hanover Region, Cities of Braunschweig, Hanover, Salzgitter, Wolfsburg)
Sectors:
Construction and Building Materials, Transportation and Logistics, Research and Development, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Infrastructure, Mobility, Regional Development, Economic Growth, Employment
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalisation
Managed By: Investment and Development Bank of Lower Saxony (NBank)