Startup and Growth Financing – GuW Thüringen

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Loan

The Startup and Growth Financing (GuW Thüringen) by Thüringer Aufbaubank supports companies and self-employed professionals with long-term investments in Thuringia. This loan program allows financing of up to 100% of eligible costs and operating expenses, and can be flexibly combined with other funding offers as it does not constitute state aid.

Who is supported? Target groups and regional focus

The GuW Thüringen Startup and Growth Financing is aimed at companies and self-employed professionals in Thuringia who are planning long-term investments. The program is limited to the federal state of Thuringia and supports a wide range of projects.

What is funded? Eligible projects and costs

The GuW Thüringen program supports various investment projects and operating expenses. It is cross-sectoral and covers both tangible and intangible investments, as well as measures for liquidity assurance.

Type and Scope of Financing

The GuW Thüringen Startup and Growth Financing offers a loan of up to 5 million Euros and can cover up to 100 percent of eligible costs. The loans are characterized by flexible terms and conditions.

Conditions and Requirements

The allocation of the GuW Thüringen loan is subject to certain conditions, particularly regarding collateral and individual interest rate setting. The program is designed on a private basis and is not tied to state aid rules.

Application Procedure

The application for GuW Thüringen Startup and Growth Financing is submitted through the house bank or another credit institution. Thüringer Aufbaubank is the contact and assessment body for loan approval.

The GuW Thüringen Startup and Growth Financing is based on a specific guideline of Thüringer Aufbaubank, which defines the framework conditions for loan allocation. The program operates on a private law basis.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€5,000,000

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Thuringia (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Other

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Companies and Self-Employed Professionals

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Product Development, Market Introduction, Implementation, Infrastructure, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB)

Managed By:

Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB)

Additional Partners:

Bürgschaftsbank Thüringen (BBT)

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