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KfW 295 — Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Industry (Bundesförderung Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft)

KfW 295 — Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in Industry (Bundesförderung Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft)

Funds German enterprises pursuing energy and resource efficiency through process improvements and renewable heat innovations.

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KfW Program 295 (Bundesförderung für Energie- und Ressourceneffizienz in der Wirtschaft) is a rolling hybrid instrument from KfW Bankengruppe that finances business investment in energy efficiency and renewable process heat across Germany. It combines a subsidized low-interest loan — up to €100 million per project covering 100% of eligible investment costs — with a Tilgungszuschuss (partial princi

Funds business investment in energy efficiency and renewable process heat across six modules — including cross-cutting equipment, solar thermal or heat pump process heat, monitoring and control systems, and company decarbonization strategies — via a subsidized loan up to €100 million with partial principal forgiveness.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24–240 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant + loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.kfw.de