Public programs can support consulting, testing, process design or financing. We help define your project and prepare suitable documents.
Location, business size, cost types and project start determine the funding path. Many programs exclude projects already started. Clarify applicable rules before ordering or commissioning.
Program review: 18 October 2026. No guarantee of completeness or funding. The linked guidelines and funding authority are decisive.
5 programs at a glance
Initial guidance. Individual eligibility and actual application access are checked separately.
Conceptual AI consulting and tests for a specific use case. According to NRW.BANK, the application portal is currently closed; existing drafts are no longer considered either.
50% · up to €25,000
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External advice on digitizing internal business and production processes, from analysis to supported software rollout. Software, hardware and license acquisition costs are not funded.
Up to €15,000 · maximum 30 consulting days
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Financing for digital projects. Supplementary grants may be available for LevelUp and HighEnd projects. Specific financing is clarified with your bank.
LevelUp 3% / HighEnd 5% grant · maximum €200,000
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Conceptual consulting on economic, personnel and organizational matters. Not a general subsidy for software licenses or technical implementation.
Terms and suitability according to current guidelines
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Employees help shape changes to digital workflows. Initial advice checks access; coaching is provided by authorized coaches. No NALVRA authorization is claimed here.
80% · up to twelve coaching days
Official program pageWe structure project goals, use cases, data flows, service components, costs and rollout plans. We support application preparation and coordination with the funding authority, bank or authorized adviser.
Regional programs with their own prerequisites and budgets.
Official informationConsulting, implementation and training for digital process innovation.
Official informationTesting, expertise, training and financing guidance.
Official informationTopic-specific EU calls with individual requirements.
Official informationWe discuss goals, service components and the next sensible step.
