Organisers

Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) is the investment bank of the State of Berlin. We are committed to sustainability,
are driving forward digitalisation for the benefit of our clients, and promote diversity. Across our business areas of economic development, property and urban development, and labour market support, we support one thing above all else: Berlin. As the bank for start-ups, we help innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups to develop their ideas into successful businesses.

This creates jobs and attracts many people from around the world to our city. That’s what makes Berlin an interesting and liveable place! With financial support schemes, sound financial advice and comprehensive coaching, we provide targeted support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), start-ups and entrepreneurs in Berlin. In doing so, we work closely with commercial banks based in Berlin. In its activities, the IBB focuses primarily on loan-based and equity-oriented financing. Grant programmes complement
the range of products on offer, particularly in the areas of technology and investment support. The Economic Development business division focuses on the financing of SMEs and start-ups.

We pay particular attention to companies operating within Berlin’s clusters:

• Healthcare
• Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), media and the creative industries
• Optics (including microsystems technology)
• Transport, mobility and logistics
• Energy technology

Anyone wishing to set up their own business in Brandenburg receives active support from the ILB.
From the initial idea, through the development of the business model, right through to setting up your own company: we offer advice, training, as well as bespoke grants and financing – and, of course, all free of charge!

Our funding advisory team provides personalised advice directly on site across all regions of Brandenburg and
attends information events. Alternatively, online and telephone consultations
are also available. 

The ILB does more than just help with start-ups. As Brandenburg’s investment bank, we stand alongside
people, businesses and local authorities. We cover a wide range of areas. We support the implementation of projects in the fields of the economy, employment, infrastructure and
housing.