ERP Mezzanine for Innovation (360/361)
ERP-Mezzanine für Innovation (360/361)
Status not published
Rolling, via the house bank. Confirm current availability and conditions with KfW before relying on this record.
Subordinated (mezzanine) financing for R&D and innovation projects, combined with a classic loan tranche.
public · national
Deadline: Open all year — Rolling, via the house bank. Confirm current availability and conditions with KfW before relying on this record.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
Innovative SMEs; the mezzanine tranche strengthens the equity-like base without dilution.
How to apply
- Contact a house bank / financing partner. — link
- Submit the application before the project starts.
- KfW decides; contract signed with the house bank.
What you will need
- Business plan
- Financial statements or planning figures
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Source. https://www.kfw.de/inlandsfoerderung/Unternehmen/ · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: www.kfw.de
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