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Funding advisory · 7 min

Funding: how to finance your start

Grants, loans and programmes — an overview of German funding.

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Michelle Noss
Startup Consultant
Last updated: 21 July 2026

Germany offers many funding programmes for founders. From start-up grants to EXIST and KfW loans, there are numerous options. It is important to plan early, as many grants must be applied for before launch. A convincing business plan is often the basis. In this article we show the key programmes and what matters in the application.

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