Consulting Guideline – Funding for Business and Technical Consultations

Last updated: 14.6.2025
Grant

The Free State of Thuringia supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and craft organizations through grants for external business and technical consultations. The aim is to increase competitiveness and assist entrepreneurs in strategic business management. The program is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

Who is funded: Target Groups and Regional Focus

This chapter explains which companies, organizations, and individuals in the Free State of Thuringia can benefit from the funding and what objectives the program pursues.

What is funded: Project Types and Eligible Costs

This chapter describes which types of projects and consulting services are eligible for funding, which costs are covered, and which stages of development the funded projects go through.

Type and Extent of Funding

This section explains the type of financial support, possible funding amounts and rates, and the typical durations of the funded projects.

Conditions and Requirements

This chapter outlines the essential rules, conditions, and specific requirements that applicants and beneficiaries must meet, including state aid regulations and budget requirements.

Application Procedure

This chapter guides through the application process, from submitting the application and documents to the approval and disbursement of funds.

This section provides an overview of the legal bases and official documents that legitimize the funding program "Consulting Guideline" and regulate its implementation.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

Up to €2,000,000 per company and project (GBER Art. 18), up to 75% of eligible expenses for projects, up to 50% for intensive consultations and BIT positions.

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2029

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Thuringia (Germany)

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Service Sector, Other

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Product Development, Process Optimization, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

Regional

Funding Body:

Thuringian Ministry of Economy, Science and Digital Society, European Social Fund Plus (ESF+)

Managed By:

Thuringian Aufbaubank (TAB)

Additional Partners:

Central Association of German Crafts (ZDH)

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