IBB Office Hours: Fund Your Startup with Public Money

​HoFT Berlin, together with IBB and Berlin Partner, invites founders to in-person workshop on navigating public funding opportunities for startups.

​Learn how loans, grants, equity, tax subsidies, and guarantees can support growth — even in challenging economic times.

• ​Funding Instruments: Explore loans, grants, public equity, silent partnerships, tax subsidies, and guarantees.

• ​Public Funding Specialties: Understand De-minimis rules, SME-specific options, and criteria for autonomous companies.

• ​Sourcing Funding Levels:

  • ​Berlin: ProFit & GRW, IBB Ventures

  • ​Germany: ZIM & Forschungszulage

  • ​EU: Horizon & EIC

• ​Q&A and Practical Next Steps: Learn how R&D programs work and join an open discussion to explore next steps.

• ​Individual Meetings: Opportunity to book one-on-one sessions with IBB and Berlin Partner to identify the best funding fit for your startup.

​Event Details:

​🗓️ Date: November 11, 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 - 13:00 (1-hour workshop followed by Q&A and networking)
📍 Location: Spielfeld Digital Hub, Olimpico

​Format: Keynote & Q&A · onsite only

​​🎟️ Registrations: Registrations are subject to approval.