Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession

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Who is funded

The Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession targets start-ups and established companies in Hamburg. The program aims to enable long-term financing for investments and the provision of working capital to promote business start-ups and successions in the region.

What is funded

The Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession offers financial support for various aspects of business start-ups and successions. It covers long-term investments as well as the necessary working capital to ensure the launch and establishment of new or acquired business activities in Hamburg.

Type and Scope of Funding

The Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession is provided as a loan. No specific maximum funding amounts or fixed funding rates are mentioned; the financing is designed for long-term investments and working capital that contribute to strengthening Hamburg's economy.

Conditions and Requirements

The conditions for the Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession are based on the IFB Hamburg funding guideline, valid from January 01, 2025. The program is primarily aimed at individual applicants and does not require consortia. Specific budget limitations or de minimis rules are not detailed in the provided text.

Application Procedure

The application process for the Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession is handled through Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg). Additional information and an e-application portal are provided by Bürgschaftsbank Hamburg, which also offers guarantees for the program.

Legal Basis

The legal basis for the Hamburg Loan for Start-ups and Business Succession is the corresponding funding guideline of Hamburgische Investitions- und Förderbank (IFB Hamburg), which came into force on January 01, 2025. This guideline serves as the authoritative document for the design and implementation of the loan program.