Promotion and advice

Below you will find an overview of current funding opportunities, coaching offers and networks.

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WI Bank Hessen: Funding opportunities
Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WI Bank) is the point of contact for all questions relating to funding opportunities for the commercial sector and freelancers in Hessen.
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KfW Bank: Funding opportunities
KfW Bank is the first point of contact when it comes to financing for SMEs, start-ups or environmental and climate protection. One focus is on start-ups.
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Offers of the IHK Offenbach am Main
With a wealth of expertise and a large network, the IHK Offenbach am Main advises and supports founders and companies on the topics of starting up and securing a business, as well as company succession.
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Funding database: Federal, state and EU funding programs and grants
With its funding database, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy provides a comprehensive overview of the current funding opportunities offered by the federal government, the federal states and the European Union.
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HA Hessen Agentur and Hessen Trade & Invest
HA Hessen Agentur is the business development and service company of the state of Hesse. With its subsidiary Hessen Trade & Invest, it advises technology-oriented, innovative Hessian companies and thus promotes the sustainable development of Hesse as a business and technology location.
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RKW Hessen: Consulting services
RKW Hessen - Rationalisierungs- und Innovationszentrum der Wirtschaft e.V. and its wholly-owned subsidiary RKW Hessen GmbH have set themselves the goal of increasing the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Hesse and supporting them with suitable measures.

Competence center and networks

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u-institute
The u-institut at Bremen University of Applied Sciences is a think tank, planning office and talent factory all in one.
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Cultural and creative industries in Hesse
The Hessian state government supports the cultural and creative industries in Hesse with the following components.
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enterprise europe network
The enterprise europe network was set up by the European Commission to support and network companies, universities and research institutions in their further development at an international level.
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RKW Hessen: Cultural coaching
In addition to advising small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), RKW Hessen also offers cultural coaching for cultural and creative professionals with the aim of making cultural and creative professionals fit for successful self-employment.