{"id":15372,"date":"2026-03-23T14:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inspiralia.at\/?p=15372"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:47:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T07:47:06","slug":"profit-early-stage-financing-for-innovation-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspiralia.at\/en\/profit-early-stage-financing-for-innovation-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"ProFIT- Early-Stage Financing for innovation projects"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ProFIT-\u00a0Early-Stage Financing for innovation projects\u00a0<\/h1> \n
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ProFIT Early-Stage Funding for Entrepreneurs in Berlin<\/span> <\/h2>\n
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Pro FIT \u2013 Early-Stage Financing from the Investment Bank of Berlin (IBB): Entrepreneurs receive grants to help them establish their businesses and develop their products<\/h3>\n
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Up to 500,000 euros to cover start-up costs<\/h3>\n
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In the form of grants and loans<\/h3>\n
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Javier Calvet<\/h3>\n Managing Director<\/span>\n
Javier Calvet is the Managing Director of Inspiralia GmbH and holds a degree in European Business Administration.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n
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Ines Anders<\/h3>\n Senior Consultant<\/span>\n
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\n What is eligible for funding?<\/span> <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Early Phase 1<\/h3>\n

Establishment and operation of the company\u2019s infrastructure; preparation of the innovation project; research; feasibility studies; development of a work plan; financing concept. Duration: Ends with the launch of the innovation project (no later than one year after the start of funding).<\/p>\n

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Early Phase 2<\/h3>\n

Expansion and operation of the company\u2019s infrastructure during the innovation project; functional prototype (\u201cproof of concept\u201d); market-oriented product development, production setup, market preparation\/launch; Duration: Ends upon completion of the innovation project<\/p>\n

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Funding is provided for:<\/h3>\n

Personnel expenses (including managing director, administration)Investments (general operating and office equipment)Ongoing operating expenses<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who is eligible for funding? <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
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ProFIT early-stage financing is intended for:<\/h3>\n

Newly founded, technology-oriented companies based in Berlin.<\/p>\n

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For Phases 1 and 2, the company must have been founded no more than:
\nEarly Stage 1: 12 months ago<\/p>\n

Early Stage 2: 24 months ago<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amount of Funding:<\/h2>\n

Early Stage 1:<\/h4>\n

Companies that have been in existence for no longer than 12 months are eligible for support here. Both grants and loans are available.<\/p>\n

Funding Structure: 50% of eligible expenses are provided as a non-repayable grant and 50% as a loan.<\/p>\n

Maximum Funding: Up to 200,000 EUR.<\/p>\n

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Early Stage 2:<\/h4>\n

If the company has already completed the first phase, it can apply for 100% financing of eligible expenses to continue the project in the second phase.<\/p>\n

Scope of funding: 100% of the expenses are financed through a loan.<\/p>\n

Maximum funding: Up to 500,000 EUR in total (of which a maximum of 200,000 EUR in Early Stage 1).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our team of experts is happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Please schedule an appointment in our calendar<\/span> <\/a>for a free initial consultation<\/span><\/a> or a no-obligation consultation.
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Javier Calvet<\/h3>\r\n Managing Director<\/span>\r\n
Javier Calvet is the Managing Director of Inspiralia GmbH and holds a degree in European Business Administration.<\/div>\r\n
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Ines Anders<\/h3>\r\n Senior Consultant<\/span>\r\n
Ines Anders is part of our team in Graz and heads the Grants department in Germany.<\/div>\r\n
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Christopher Scholz<\/h3>\r\n Senior Consultant<\/span>\r\n
Christopher Scholz works for our Team in Berlin. He works in the team R&D Tax Incentive.<\/div>\r\n
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Karolina Niendorf<\/h3>\r\n SENIOR CONSULTANT<\/span>\r\n
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Eric Sch\u00fctze<\/h3>\r\n Consultant<\/span>\r\n
Eric Sch\u00fctze is part of our team in Germany and is responsible for funding projects in the field of IT and software.<\/div>\r\n
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Finn D\u00f6bbelin<\/h3>\r\n Consultant<\/span>\r\n
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