The business plan and financial plan are decisive.
IBB GründungsBONUS Plus
€50,000 for Berlin tech startups under 18 months old.
A 50% grant for the costs of your first two years, up to €50,000, for innovative Berlin startups.
How much funding could you receive?
Indicative calculation using the highest rate.
50 % × €100,000 = €50,000
Estimated funding
€50,000
The grant is capped at €50,000.
Which key figures apply to IBB GründungsBONUS Plus?
| Grant | 50%, maximum €50,000 |
| Company age | maximum 18 months when applying |
| Company size | micro-enterprises only, with fewer than 10 employees |
| Funding period | up to 2 years from application |
| Berlin commitment | at least 3 years after final payment |
| Application | before starting, no supply or service contracts before submission |
Updated: September 2026. Source: Official program page
Who it really fits
- ✓Berlin micro-enterprises with fewer than 10 employees
- ✓No more than 18 months old at the time of application
- ✓Innovative startups in Berlin
Process and timeline
- 01
Business plan and financial plan
prepare the documents
- 02
Digital application
in the IBB customer portal
- 03
Signed original
send to IBB within 5 working days
- 04
Review and decision
by IBB
What we see in practice
Founder CVs, hiring plans and pricing are often missing.
The plan must show that the grant makes a specific difference without making the business model dependent on it.
Common pitfalls
Signatures must be original and handwritten. IBB does not accept digital signatures. Differing signatures lead to follow-up requests.
Overly optimistic profitability in the financial plan.
E-commerce models in competitive markets have low chances.
Which questions do we hear most often?
After preparing the business plan and financial plan, submit the digital application through the IBB customer portal. The signed original must reach IBB within 5 working days. Review and the decision follow.
No. Signatures must be original and handwritten. Differing signatures lead to follow-up requests.
The business plan and financial plan are decisive. The plan must show that the grant makes a specific difference without making the business model dependent on it.
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Does GründungsBONUS Plus fit your company?
In the intro call, we check your company's age, size and documents.