NRW.MicroCrowd

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Loan

The NRW.MicroCrowd program by NRW.BANK supports startups and growth projects of companies in North Rhine-Westphalia that pursue social or ecological goals. Funding is provided as a low-interest loan and requires parallel co-financing through a crowdfunding project. This provides crucial financial assistance to young companies for up to five years after starting operations.

Who is funded?

The NRW.MicroCrowd program is aimed at natural persons and various company forms that wish to establish an existence or further develop existing companies. The funding is limited to North Rhine-Westphalia and aims to support startups and secure jobs.

What is funded?

The NRW.MicroCrowd program supports specific projects and activities that are linked to a crowdfunding project. The funding aims at the development of companies with social or ecological goals and clearly defines which costs and project phases are supported.

Type and Scope of Funding

The NRW.MicroCrowd program offers low-interest loans to cover part of the financing needs. Clear rules are set regarding the amount of funding and the loan term.

Conditions and Requirements

To receive funding from the NRW.MicroCrowd program, applicants must meet a number of specific conditions. These concern both the application and project implementation and are crucial for eligibility.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for the NRW.MicroCrowd program is clearly structured and requires the use of the NRW.BANK customer portal in conjunction with a crowdfunding project on Startnext. The process includes application submission, review, and subsequent decision.

The legal basis for the NRW.MicroCrowd program is a specific information sheet from NRW.BANK, supplemented by relevant EU state aid regulations. These documents define the framework conditions and prerequisites for funding.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

50,000 €

Deadline

Deadline:

Always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Individual Aid

Region

Region:

North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Social Enterprises, Environmental and Climate Protection

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Companies with social or ecological goals

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Market Introduction, Scaling

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

NRW.BANK

Managed By:

NRW.BANK

Additional Partners:

Startnext

Website:

NRW.BANK

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