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KfW ERP Innovation Loan (ERP-Förderkredit Innovation, 513/514)

KfW ERP Innovation Loan (ERP-Förderkredit Innovation, 513/514)

Supports German manufacturers with subsidised innovation financing for innovation modernization.

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The KfW ERP-Förderkredit Innovation (programmes 513 and 514) is a subsidised loan instrument operated by KfW Bankengruppe on behalf of the German federal government, channelling funds from the European Recovery Program (ERP) to support research, development, and innovation among German SMEs and Mittelstand companies with annual revenues of up to EUR 500 million. The programme is structured across …

What this grant funds

Offers subsidised ERP loans of up to EUR 26.75 million to German SMEs and Mittelstand companies financing research, development, and innovation projects across all sectors.

Key facts
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.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.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