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KfW 230 — Environmental Innovation Program Grant Route (Umweltinnovationsprogramm)

KfW 230 — Environmental Innovation Program Grant Route (Umweltinnovationsprogramm)

Offers companies access to grant and financing support for environmental innovation and climate-transition technologies.

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KfW Program 230 (Umweltinnovationsprogramm) is a rolling grant and subsidized loan program administered by KfW Bankengruppe on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), with technical assessment conducted by the German Environment Agency (UBA). The program funds genuinely novel, large-scale environmental technology pilot pro

Funds genuinely novel large-scale environmental technology pilot projects in Germany — covering wastewater, waste, circular economy, air quality, climate protection, noise, energy efficiency, and resource conservation — where the technology exceeds current standards or has never been implemented by the applicant.

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.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.70%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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