State Funding Program "Strengthening Structurally Weak Regions" (REGIO) Open
The REGIO state funding program of Rhineland-Palatinate supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial sector. It grants subsidies for commercial, self-used investments in structurally weak regions to strengthen the regional economy and create or secure permanent jobs. The program is characterized by its focus on the primary effect and regional development goals.
Who is Funded
The REGIO state funding program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the commercial sector in Rhineland-Palatinate. The aim is to support investments in structurally weak regions that contribute to strengthening the economy and creating or securing permanent jobs. Eligible applicants are companies that use their business investment for their own operations and achieve a primary effect.
What is Funded
The program supports commercial investments in new or existing business establishments. The funding aims to expand production capacities, diversify production, or fundamentally change the entire production process. Both tangible and intangible assets are eligible for funding, while certain sectors and cost categories are excluded from funding.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant within the framework of co-financing. The amount of the grant depends on the company size, with a degressive scaling for very high investment volumes. Both maximum funding rates and minimum investment volumes are defined.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet a number of specific conditions. These include the location of the investment in a funding area, the creation or securing of jobs, secured overall financing of the project with a minimum own contribution, and compliance with tax obligations. Certain monitoring periods for jobs and assets must also be observed.
Application Procedure
The application for funding must be submitted electronically to the Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB) before the start of the measure. The decision-making process involves obtaining expert opinions from chambers and the Federal Employment Agency. The granting authority, either the ISB or the responsible ministry, decides at its dutiful discretion and within the framework of available budgetary resources.
Legal Basis
The legal basis of the REGIO program is the administrative regulation of the Ministry of Economy, Climate Protection, Energy and Regional Planning Rhineland-Palatinate from 2015, last amended in December 2023. This is supplemented by relevant paragraphs of the State Budget Code and EU Regulation No. 651/2014, which regulates the compatibility of aid with the internal market.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 20% for small enterprises, up to 10% for medium-sized enterprises of eligible investment costs. A maximum of 5% for the part of the eligible investment volume exceeding EUR 10 million.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Rhineland-Palatinate (districts of Trier-Saarburg, Neuwied, Mayen-Koblenz, Alzey-Worms, Rhein-Lahn-Kreis, Westerwaldkreis, Eifelkreis Bitburg-Prüm) (Germany)
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Service Sector, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Beneficiaries:
Commercial Sector
Funding Stages:
Implementation, Infrastructure
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Ministry of Economy, Transport, Agriculture and Viticulture
Managed By: Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB)
Website: Investitions- und Strukturbank Rheinland-Pfalz (ISB)