State Economic Program (2021–2027) – Promotion of Business Innovations (BIF Guideline)
The State Economic Program 2021–2027 in Schleswig-Holstein supports commercial enterprises in developing innovative and environmentally friendly products, processes, and services. It aims to promote business innovations that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, and increasing energy and resource efficiency. Funding is provided as a grant for individual projects or cooperation projects.
Who is funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus
This program supports commercial enterprises in Schleswig-Holstein, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large companies. The main goal is to strengthen their innovative capacity while contributing to climate protection and resource efficiency.
What is funded: Project Types and Eligible Costs
The program supports business innovations in three modules: process and organizational innovations, experimental development, and complex research and development projects that result in new or significantly improved products, processes, or services. Only projects with a sufficiently high degree of innovation that address specific environmental goals are funded.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant. The funding amount varies depending on the module and company size, with up to 70% of eligible costs for industrial research and up to 50% for process and organizational innovations. Cooperation projects can receive increased funding intensity.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is subject to various conditions, including compliance with the selection and funding principles of the State Economic Program and ensuring the overall financing of the project. Projects must demonstrate a high degree of innovation and contribute to the regional economic structure as well as climate and environmental goals.
Application Process
The application process varies depending on the module. For Modules 1 and 2, applications are submitted digitally and before the start of the project. For Module 3, a two-stage procedure is foreseen, starting with a project proposal. Free consultation by WTSH is recommended.
Legal Basis
The funding program "Business Innovations (BIF Guideline)" is based on the guideline of the State of Schleswig-Holstein dated December 1, 2023, and is part of the State Economic Program 2021–2027. It is financed by funds from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Joint Task "Improvement of Regional Economic Structure (GRW)", and state funds, in compliance with relevant EU and state laws.
Sustainability Check
The project has positive impacts on "Social Justice", "Infrastructure and Climate Protection", and "Sustainable Economy and Resource Protection". The project has negative impacts on "Global Responsibility". The project leads to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions in Schleswig-Holstein's greenhouse gas balance.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
200.000 €
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
30.06.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Process Optimization, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Basic Research, Applied Research, Commercialization, Scaling, Product Development, Implementation, Planning, Other
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Economics, Transport, Labor, Technology and Tourism Schleswig-Holstein, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Joint Task "Improvement of Regional Economic Structure (GRW)"
Managed By:
Schleswig-Holstein Business Development and Technology Transfer Corporation (WTSH)