Founding in Brandenburg (GiB) Open
The "Founding in Brandenburg (GiB)" program of the State of Brandenburg supports measures to promote a culture of self-employment and entrepreneurial thinking. It aims to improve the quality and prospects of success for new business formations and business successions and is co-financed by funds from the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
Who is Funded
The "Founding in Brandenburg (GiB)" program targets legal entities under public and private law, partnerships with legal capacity, and state universities in Brandenburg. Its aim is to strengthen the willingness and culture of founding businesses in the state. The services must be free of charge for prospective founders who are not yet actively engaged in entrepreneurial activities.
What is Funded
The "Founding in Brandenburg" program supports diverse projects dedicated to business formation and entrepreneurship. The funding covers a wide range of thematic areas, from teaching entrepreneurial skills in schools to specific support for innovative or target group-specific startup ventures. The focus is exclusively on the pre-founding phase.
Type and Extent of Funding
The "Founding in Brandenburg" program offers project funding in the form of grants. The amount of funding varies depending on the project type, with full financing of eligible total expenses possible in most cases. Projects in the first funding round run until the end of 2025, and a second funding round is planned.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific legal and operational conditions apply to beneficiaries of the "Founding in Brandenburg" program. These include the obligation to cooperate, compliance with EU directives and transparency requirements, and the non-execution of economic activities within the framework of the projects.
Application Process
The application process for "Founding in Brandenburg" is carried out electronically via the customer portal of the Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB). Depending on the funding category, the procedure is designed as a one- or two-stage process.
Legal Basis
The legal basis for the "Founding in Brandenburg (GiB)" program is a specific guideline from the Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy of the State of Brandenburg, supplemented by the State Budget Code and EU regulations on the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
100 percent of eligible total expenses for the areas of School with Entrepreneurial Spirit, regional and supra-regional consulting and qualification projects, and target group-specific support projects; maximum 75 percent for university projects.
Open Until:
31.12.2028
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Brandenburg (Germany)
Sectors:
Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Green Technology, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare, Social Enterprises, Other
Beneficiaries:
Business founders, business successors, teaching staff, pupils, students, academic staff
Funding Stages:
Planning, Capacity Building, Awareness Campaigns
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy
Managed By: Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg (ILB)
Additional Partners: Wirtschaftsförderung Land Brandenburg GmbH (WFBB), Employment Agencies/Job Centres, Chambers of Commerce, municipal economic development agencies, technology and startup centers