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Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures (GRW)
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The State of Berlin supports investments by commercial enterprises to create and secure permanent jobs and to strengthen the regional economic structure. The program is aimed at small, medium-sized, and large companies and focuses on selected growth industries.

Who is funded?

This funding program of the State of Berlin aims to improve the regional economic structure and to create and secure jobs. It targets commercial enterprises in Berlin, with preference given to investments with a special structural effect and in specific priority areas.

What is funded?

The program supports investments by commercial enterprises that have a structural effect in Berlin. The funding focuses on specific economic sectors and includes various types of investment projects that serve to create or secure jobs.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding is generally provided as a grant for eligible investment costs, but can also be wage-cost-related if at least 5 permanent jobs are created. The amount of grants varies depending on company size and funding area.

Conditions and Requirements

The granting of funding is tied to specific legal, economic, and social conditions that applicants must meet. These include criteria regarding job development, investment volume, and remuneration.

Application Process

The application must be submitted to Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) before the start of the investment project. Processing takes place upon receipt of complete documents; a funding commitment is not guaranteed.

The funding program is based on the directive for investment grants of the Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures (GRW) and is closely linked to European and national state aid regulations.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Maximum 30% of eligible costs for small enterprises; 20% for medium-sized enterprises; 10% for large enterprises. Large enterprises also receive a maximum of 200,000 EUR total within 3 tax years.

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2021

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Berlin

Sectors

Sectors:

Healthcare, Energy Production and Supply, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Creative Industries, Other

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: State of Berlin

Managed By: Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)

Website: Investitionsbank Berlin