State Economic Program 2021–2027 – Selection and Funding Principles (AFG LPW 2021) Open
The State Economic Program 2021–2027 in Schleswig-Holstein offers grants for investments in innovation, digitalization, and decarbonization. It combines funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the Joint Task “Improvement of Regional Economic Structure” (GRW), and state funds to strengthen economic development and competitiveness in the region.
Who is funded?
The State Economic Program 2021–2027 in Schleswig-Holstein targets municipal bodies, non-profit organizations, and commercial enterprises. It aims to advance the state's economic development through investments in innovation, digitalization, and decarbonization, particularly in structurally weak regions.
What is funded?
The program supports investment and non-investment projects in various focus areas, including research and innovation, digitalization, energy efficiency, and strengthening small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The funded measures contribute to Schleswig-Holstein's economic and sustainable development.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is generally provided as a grant, with the amount of the grant varying depending on the funding source (ERDF or GRW). An appropriate own contribution from the beneficiaries is required, and project durations are limited until mid-2029.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific legal and administrative requirements apply to funding, particularly concerning application submission, compliance with EU principles such as equality and non-discrimination, and transparency obligations. Approval is discretionary, and there is no legal entitlement to funding.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Up to 40% of total eligible costs (ERDF), up to 60% (GRW); possibly up to 90% for infrastructure projects.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2029
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Schleswig-Holstein; GRW limited to C and D funding areas; collaborations with Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Denmark possible.
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy, Water and Waste Management, Environmental and Climate Protection, Social Enterprises, Cultural Institutions, Tourism
Beneficiaries:
Municipal bodies, non-profit organizations, commercial enterprises
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Labour, Technology and Tourism (Schleswig-Holstein)
Managed By: Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein (IB.SH), Wirtschaftsförderung und Technologietransfer Schleswig-Holstein GmbH (WTSH), LPW Coordination Unit (ERDF Managing Authority and GRW Coordination Unit)
Additional Partners: Hamburg, Bremen, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Denmark (as priority cooperation partners)
Website: Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein