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Funding for Logistics and Mobility Innovations
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

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.

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.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to 100% of eligible expenses; up to 40% (max. €10,000 per location) for charging infrastructure

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Hesse (Germany), in justified individual cases also outside Hesse if measures are established at HOLM

Sectors

Sectors:

Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Green Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Logistics, Mobility, Electromobility

Funding Stages

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