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Aquaculture and Fisheries – Growth
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The "Aquaculture and Fisheries – Growth" loan from Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank supports companies in the sector in financing investments to increase their competitiveness. It is a loan that can cover up to 100 percent of eligible costs and offers specific advantages for young entrepreneurs.

Who is funded: Target Groups and Geographical Reach

The program targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in aquaculture and fisheries, as well as the processing and marketing of fishery products, throughout Germany. It also supports young entrepreneurs with additional benefits, who operate as sole proprietors or in partnerships.

What is funded: Projects and Investment Areas

Investments in tangible assets for the production, processing, and marketing of fishery products, such as land, buildings, plants, and machinery, are funded. Excluded, among other things, are investments to increase fishing capacity and the acquisition of fishing vessels.

Type and Scope of Funding

This is a loan from Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank, covering up to 100% of eligible costs. The maximum loan amount is 10 million Euros per company annually. Conditions are creditworthiness-dependent.

Conditions and Requirements

Applications must be submitted through the house bank before the start of the project. Compliance with the De minimis aid regulation and subsidy law must be observed. Companies in difficulty are excluded from funding. The program was limited until June 30, 2024.

Application Process

The loan application must be submitted to Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank via the house bank before the start of the project, including an aid declaration. The allocation is made indirectly through the house banks.

The funding program is based on the program conditions "AQUACULTURE AND FISHERIES – Growth (No. 288/289 with interest bonus)" from July 1, 2023, and takes into account the EU De minimis Regulation for the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Official texts are available on the Rentenbank website.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€10,000,000

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2024

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Agriculture and Agribusiness, Food Processing

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Aquaculture, Fisheries, Processing and Marketing of Fishery Products

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Implementation, Infrastructure

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)

Managed By: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)

Website: Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank (LR)