Knowledge
Funding advisory · 7 min
Funding: how to finance your start
Grants, loans and programmes — an overview of German funding.
Michelle Noss
Startup Consultant
Last updated: 20 October 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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