Funding programs for SME consulting

Programs

Our funding programs at a glance

As listed advisors, we help members cover up to 80% of consulting costs through public funding programs. Here are the most important programs with the key facts:

BAFA funding for business consulting
A grant for consulting for SMEs. Each company can have up to five consultations funded, no more than two per year. The application is made online and must be submitted before the consulting starts.

INQA coaching
80% of the costs for up to 12 coaching days, for companies with fewer than 250 employees, at least one full-time position and at least two years on the market.

GRW in NRW (formerly RWP)
Grants for investments and for consulting for SMEs in North Rhine-Westphalia. The point of contact is NRW.BANK.

Go-to-Market Voucher
Up to €35,000 grant (70% of eligible expenses) for prototypes of digital products, for non-listed micro-enterprises in NRW that are no more than three years old.

Research allowance
A tax incentive for research and development with a legal entitlement, regardless of company size, legal form and sector.

Guidance

Which program fits your project?

• You want your company to receive consulting: BAFA funding or INQA coaching.
• You plan investments or consulting in NRW: GRW.
• You are developing a prototype of a digital product in NRW: Go-to-Market Voucher.
• You carry out research and development: research allowance.

The conditions of the programs change. We clarify in an initial conversation which program may apply to you.

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