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IBG Grants for Business Start-ups
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Equity
Last updated: 14.6.2025

The IBG grants for business start-ups in Saxony-Anhalt strengthen the equity capital base of young micro and small enterprises through participations. The program specifically supports research and development work, the market launch of new products, and growth financing. It provides crucial support for building a solid growth path.

Who is funded

This funding program targets young micro and small enterprises with a business establishment in Saxony-Anhalt that were founded within the last five years. The goal is to strengthen their equity capital base and enable sustainable growth.

What is funded

The program finances projects in the areas of research and development, market entry, and growth financing for new companies in Saxony-Anhalt. Funding is provided as an equity participation or equity-like investment.

Type and Scope of Funding

IBG offers participations in the form of silent or open participations and equity-like investments. The maximum funding is EUR 0.75 million gross grant equivalent per company, and up to EUR 1.5 million for small innovative companies.

Conditions and Requirements

Specific conditions must be met for applying for and receiving IBG grants, including the submission of a qualified business plan and compliance with EU state aid rules such as the GBER.

Application Process

The application process for IBG grants requires a written submission using the prescribed forms before the project begins. There is no legal entitlement to funding.

The IBG grants for business start-ups are based on the participation principles of IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH, which are supplemented by EU regulations and national programs.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

EUR 0.75 million (up to EUR 1.5 million for innovative SMEs)

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2027

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

Saxony-Anhalt (Germany)

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH

Managed By: IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH

Website: IBG Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt mbH