Fördermittel: Articles, Best Practices and Expert Insights for Developers and Businesses

Funding covers grants and financial support for IT and digitalisation projects. Topics include available programmes, the application process and practical tips for getting your application approved. We write for decision-makers and project managers who want to use public funding to lower the cost and risk of software and digitalisation projects.

Public funding can significantly reduce the financial burden of IT projects. German federal programmes like go-digital, the Digital Innovation Fund and the BAFA consulting subsidy often cover 30 to 50 percent of eligible costs. Our articles explain which programmes apply to IT projects, what requirements and deadlines to watch out for and which common mistakes lead to rejection. One key mistake: spending money on eligible costs before the application is submitted.

For businesses in Germany we also cover regional state-level programmes. These are often better suited to smaller projects than federal schemes. Our articles connect funding options to specific project types: app development, ERP rollouts, security measures and process automation. For context on the digital projects that funding can support, see our Digitisation and Software Development categories. Our Funding Consulting services page describes how we help find the right programmes and support the application from start to finish.

Our blog offers articles, best practices and expert insights for developers and businesses across all categories. Whether you are exploring Fördermittel for the first time or looking to deepen your knowledge, you will find actionable advice backed by over 15 years of software development experience. Browse more topics in the category overview above, or reach us via the contact page if you have questions.