Hamburg Digital

Last updated: 16.6.2025
Grant

The "Hamburg Digital" program by the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg offers grants to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for digital transformation. It supports the improvement of competitiveness through the use of modern ICT and the strengthening of information and cyber security. Both consulting services and investment projects are funded in two modules.

Who is Funded?

The Hamburg Digital program supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Hamburg operating in trade, craft, and liberal professions. The aim is to strengthen their competitiveness through digital transformation and enhance information security. Only companies maintaining a business establishment in Hamburg are funded.

What is Funded?

The Hamburg Digital program funds both consulting services and investment projects in the areas of information security, cyber security, and digital transformation. This includes the digitalization of production, processes, business models, products, and services. The funding is divided into two separate modules: "Hamburg Digital Check" for consulting and "Hamburg Digital Invest" for investments.

Type and Scope of Funding

Funding under the Hamburg Digital program is provided as a non-repayable grant and is disbursed as project funding through co-financing. The maximum funding amount and funding rate vary by module. Measures must be completed within 12 months.

Conditions and Requirements

Participation in the Hamburg Digital program is subject to various conditions regarding application, compliance with regulations, and budgeting. Special attention must be paid to de minimis regulations and proper business management to secure funding.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for Hamburg Digital is carried out digitally via the Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg). Applicants should submit the application before the start of the measures and use the specific application forms. The decision on funding lies at the discretion of IFB Hamburg.

The Hamburg Digital funding program is based on a specific guideline of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, which also regulates the application of European state aid rules, particularly the de minimis regulation. The underlying documents ensure legal legitimacy and compliance with financial policy requirements.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Closed

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€17,000

Open Until

Open Until:

31.05.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Hamburg (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Service Sector

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Feasibility Study, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Ministry of Economics and Innovation (BWI)

Managed By:

Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg)

Additional Partners:

Mittelstand-Digital Zentrum Hamburg

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