Funding for Logistics and Mobility Innovations Open
This funding program from the State of Hesse supports innovative projects in the fields of logistics, mobility, and electromobility. It aims to strengthen Hesse's position as a logistics hub and to advance the electrification of transport. Applicants can, under certain conditions, receive a grant for research and development measures, as well as for the procurement of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Who is Funded
This funding program supports a wide range of actors who wish to implement innovative projects in the areas of logistics, mobility, and electromobility in Hesse. The goal is to strengthen Hesse's position as a logistics hub and to advance the electrification of transport by funding both research and development projects and the procurement of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
What is Funded
The program funds a variety of innovative projects in the areas of logistics, mobility, and electromobility, encompassing both research and development activities and concrete implementation measures. Specific thematic priorities and defined cost categories are considered to cover the entire innovation cycle – from basic research to market introduction and implementation of charging infrastructure.
Type and Scope of Funding
Financial support is provided in the form of non-repayable grants, the amount of which depends on the respective applicant and the nature of the project. Funding rates vary to meet the different needs of non-profit organizations, businesses, and research institutions. In addition, there are specific regulations for project duration and the use of funded items.
Conditions and Requirements
The program is subject to specific conditions and requirements, ranging from application to project implementation. These include regulations on cooperation, European state aid rules, budget specifications, and general legal provisions that ensure the proper implementation and accounting of funded measures.
Application Procedure
The application procedure is two-tiered, starting with the submission of a project outline and, upon positive evaluation, followed by an invitation to submit a formal application. This ensures an initial review of the project idea before the detailed application process begins and ensures that funding is allocated purposefully and efficiently.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on a specific directive from the State of Hesse and is regulated by a series of other laws and ordinances at state and EU level. These legal bases ensure the legitimacy, structure, and compliance with requirements in handling public funds and European state aid rules.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 100% of eligible expenses; up to 40% (max. €10,000 per location) for charging infrastructure
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Hesse (Germany), in justified individual cases also outside Hesse if measures are established at HOLM
Sectors:
Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector
Beneficiaries:
Logistics, Mobility, Electromobility
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Pilot Testing, Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Hessian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Energy, Transport, Housing and Rural Areas
Managed By: HA Hessen Agentur GmbH, House of Logistics & Mobility (HOLM) GmbH
Website: Hessen Agentur