Investment Promotion for Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products (IVV)
The State of Thuringia supports investments to improve competitiveness and sales opportunities in agriculture. Through the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), businesses and producer organizations receive grants for the processing and marketing of agricultural products, including specific funding for organic products. This encompasses measures from collection to marketing, with a focus on resource efficiency and innovation.
Who is funded
This funding program is aimed at producer organizations and businesses involved in the processing and marketing of agricultural products based in Thuringia. It seeks to enhance their competitiveness and unlock innovation potential, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
What is funded
The program promotes investments in the processing and marketing of agricultural products, including organic products. Eligible expenses include new construction and expansion of capacities, as well as internal rationalization through conversion and modernization of technical facilities. Excluded, among other things, are replacement purchases and the acquisition of land.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of non-repayable grants as project and partial financing. The amount of funding varies depending on the company type and type of products, with eligible expenses per project limited to a maximum of EUR 3 million. Projects with a grant amount of less than EUR 5,000 will not be approved.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions apply to applicants and beneficiaries regarding the investment concept, compliance with environmental standards, and contract design. The program is subject to EU state aid rules, transparency and audit rights, and commitment periods for funded assets.
Application Procedure
The application for investment funding must be submitted to the Thüringer Aufbaubank before the start of the project. Approval is granted after a selection process based on defined criteria. An initial informational meeting is recommended.
Legal Basis
The funding program 'Investment Promotion for Processing and Marketing of Agricultural Products (IVV)' is based on a guideline from the Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture and is supported by various EU regulations and national laws, including those for rural development and agricultural market structure.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Thuringia (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing, Renewable Energy, Other
Beneficiaries:
Agriculture, processing of agricultural products, marketing of agricultural products, organic products
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Feasibility Study, Process Optimization, Product Development, Commercialization, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Thuringian Ministry for Infrastructure and Agriculture (TMIL), European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD), European Agricultural Guarantee Fund (EAGF)
Managed By:
Thüringer Aufbaubank (TAB)
Additional Partners:
Operational Groups (OG) of the European Innovation Partnership 'Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability' (EIP)
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