Grants for the Promotion of Construction and Modernization of Technology and Start-up Centers Open
The state of Lower Saxony supports the construction and modernization of technology and start-up centers with ERDF funds. This funding aims to provide technology-oriented start-ups and young companies with the necessary infrastructure. It is a non-repayable grant for investment expenditures, including planning and construction costs.
Who is Funded
This funding is aimed at operators of technology and start-up centers in Lower Saxony to support the development of technology-oriented start-ups. The funding is geographically limited to the state of Lower Saxony outside of specific regional development areas.
What is Funded
The program supports the construction and modernization of technology and start-up centers in Lower Saxony. The funding primarily covers investment expenditures necessary for the creation and equipping of this innovation infrastructure, including measures for circular economy and climate adaptation.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program offers non-repayable grants. The amount of funding varies depending on the regional category, with an upper limit for certain areas. A minimum amount for the total project expenditures must be met.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific prerequisites must be met for funding, including proof of need, compliance with quality criteria, and ensuring overall financing. Rules regarding aid and the use of the centers also apply.
Application Procedure
The application for funding must be submitted via the NBank's online customer portal before the start of the measure. The granting authority decides on the allocation of funds, consulting the expertise of the responsible Office for Regional State Development.
Legal Basis
This funding program is based on a specific guideline from the state of Lower Saxony and is closely linked to several European and national regulations and administrative provisions that govern the use of EU structural funds and state aid.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
€5,000,000
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Lower Saxony (Celle, Cuxhaven, Harburg, Heidekreis, Lüchow-Dannenberg, Lüneburg, Osterholz, Rotenburg (Wümme), Stade, Uelzen, Verden) (Germany) excluding GRW regional promotion areas
Sectors:
Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Technology-oriented start-ups and young companies, research-intensive industries
Funding Stages:
Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Lower Saxony Ministry for Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization
Managed By: Investitions- und Förderbank Niedersachsen (NBank)