Promotion for companies

The Digital Jetzt funding program consists of two modules: “Investing in digital technologies” and “Investing in employee qualification”. With the first module, you can invest in software and hardware. These include, for example, cloud applications, artificial intelligence (AI), data-driven business models, IT security, data protection and much more. The second module supports companies that train their employees to use digital technologies. You can apply for one or both modules to receive funds.

The amount of funding from Digital Jetzt is a maximum of 50,000 euros (in special cases up to 100,000 euros) and is dependent to the size of the company: with up to 50 employees, the subsidy is 50%, up to 250 employees 45% and up to 499 employees 40% . From July 1 , 2021, the funding rates will decrease by 10%. It is important that your investment corresponds to the funding goals of Digital Jetzt and that it results with fundamental improvements or new functions.

Due to the corona pandemic, BAFA (Federal Office of Economics and Export Control) has extended the guideline for thepromotion of entrepreneurial know-how by two years (until December 31, 2022). With this support program, start-up companies (less than two years on the market), established businesses (third year in operation) and companies in economic difficulties (regardless of company age) can get advice on all questions of business management. This includes financial, organizational and personnel issues. Important for you to know: These are pure consulting services that are provided, but not operational implementation. For example, we can advise you on the selection of a CRM system, but we cannot set it up and adapt it for you. However, it is possible to create a concept for your new website or a digital strategy.

The granted amount depends on various facts (location, years in operation, etc.):

• Start-ups (up to two years)
  A maximum of 4000 €, of which 80% (new federal states without Berlin and Leipzig region), 60% (Lüneburg region) or 50% (old federal states with Berlin and Leipzig region) as a grant.
• Established businesses (third year of operation)
  A maximum of 3000 €, of which 80% (new federal states excluding Berlin and Leipzig region), 60% (Lüneburg region) or 50% (old federal states including Berlin and Leipzig region) as a grant.
• Company in trouble
  A maximum of 3000 €, 90% of which as a grant (nationwide)