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Support programs

The State of Bavaria offers a wide range of funding services for foreign investors. These include investment incentives for small, medium-sized and large companies. Regardless of their size, companies can also gain innovation funding for conducting research and development projects.The range of products extends from non-repayable subsidies to low-interest loans and even the provision of guarantees.As well as the funding programs offered by Bavaria itself, companies based in the state can also benefit from German and EU funding programs. funding database of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy provides an overview of funding options offered by Germany and the Free State of Bavaria, while a summary of the latest information on EU programs can be found on the website of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology.

Based in Munich and Nuremberg, the “Haus der Forschung” provides initial advice on the Bavarian technology funding programs and federal funding programs, and brokers contact with the relevant project sponsor.


For what is funding available?
Investment and innovation projects

Who can receive funding?
Small, medium-sized and large companies based in Bavaria.

How is funding provided?

  • Non-repayable subsidies
  • Low-interest loans
  • Guarantees


More information

You can find current funding programmes online:

  • Funding programmes from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs and Media, Energy and Technology
  • Haus der Forschung
  • Funding database of the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Technology
  • EU funding for Bavaria

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Are you looking to expand your company to Europe? We provide you with all the important information, valuable contacts and customized support for your expansion project. Our cross cultural teams in the U.S. and Bavaria, Germany look forward to helping you. Our services are always cost free and confidential.

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