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Integrate Enterprises! – Investment Funding for Inclusion Companies
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The state program "Integrate Enterprises!" in North Rhine-Westphalia supports investments by inclusion companies that create additional jobs for severely disabled people. This initiative provides financial support for construction projects and the acquisition of operating assets to strengthen social inclusion and promote the employment of severely disabled individuals.

Who is Funded

This funding program supports inclusion companies and their legal entities in North Rhine-Westphalia that create new jobs for severely disabled people through investments. The primary goal is to strengthen social inclusion and promote the employment of people with disabilities.

What is Funded

The program supports investments by inclusion companies that aim to create new jobs for severely disabled people. This includes both construction measures and the acquisition of necessary operating assets and vehicles.

Type and Scope of Funding

The program offers financial support in the form of grants that cover a large part of the eligible investment expenditures, with a specific maximum amount per newly created job. A co-financing contribution from applicants is required.

Conditions and Prerequisites

To receive funding, applicants must meet certain legal, ownership, and financial requirements. Approval is at the discretion of the competent authority and is linked to the creation of additional jobs for severely disabled people.

Application Process

The application must be submitted to the responsible Regional Associations in North Rhine-Westphalia before the start of the measure. Specific forms and appendices for the application must be used, which can be requested from the approving authorities.

The funding guideline is based on the state program "Integrate Enterprises!" and is underpinned by specific legal provisions of the Social Code Book (SGB) IX as well as budgetary regulations of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€20,000 per newly created job

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2026

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Social Enterprises

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Infrastructure, Implementation

Funding Provider

Program Level: Regional

Funding Body: Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia

Managed By: Rhineland Regional Association (LVR), Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL)

Website: Landschaftsverband Rheinland