Funding for AI projects.

In Brandenburg, BIG-Digital reimburses 50 % of eligible costs for consulting, implementation and training. In Schleswig-Holstein, the DKU programme reimburses small companies up to 40 %. In both states you apply before you place an order. We supply the quote and the technical documents.

As of 15 October 2026 · Sources: Mandatory ILB consultation, Richtlinie BIG-Digital, Ausgaben-Merkblatt der ILB, WTSH-Programmseite DKU, Richtlinie DKU im Amtsblatt

The programmes at a glance.

Amounts and conditions from the programme guidelines, as of 15 October 2026.

Brandenburg: BIG-Digital

For commercial SMEs with a site in Brandenburg. 50 % is reimbursed, up to €50,000 for consulting, €250,000 for implementation and €50,000 for training. Before applying online to ILB, you need a technical consultation with WFBB and an ILB consultation on the application documents.

Schleswig-Holstein: DKU

For companies with fewer than 50 employees. Up to 40 % is reimbursed, up to €8,000 for consulting and €80,000 for implementation. You apply online to WTSH. The guideline runs until 30 June 2027.

Sweden: digitalisation vouchers

Region Skåne and Region Stockholm offer vouchers for digitalisation projects. The Stockholm round for 2026 closed on 27 September. Details are on our Swedish page.

Check before you apply.

These points decide whether a project can be funded.

01

Company and location

Size and site must match the programme.

Brandenburg requires an SME with a site in the state, Schleswig-Holstein fewer than 50 employees.
02

Confirmation before placing an order

An application alone is not enough. Check with the funding body when you may place an order.

Collect quotes, but wait for the required confirmation before signing.
03

A clearly described project

Funding targets projects that change your processes digitally.

Plan consulting, implementation and training together from the start.

Who does what.

You

You submit the application and talk to the funding body.

Us

We supply the quote, the project description and the technical documents for your application.

Schleswig-Holstein

Under the DKU, costs of a provider who actively helped with the application are not eligible. So you apply, and we supply the documents.

How to proceed.

  1. 01

    First call

    Free. We work out which programme fits your project.

  2. 02

    Quote and documents

    You get a quote and a project description for the application.

  3. 03

    Application

    You apply to ILB or WTSH. In Brandenburg, the WFBB and ILB consultations must take place first.

  4. 04

    Implementation

    In Brandenburg, wait for ILB to confirm receipt of your complete application. In Schleswig-Holstein, wait for the award notice or permission to start early. Then place the order.

Questions about funding

Does AI Værk write the application?

No. You submit it yourself. We supply the quote, project description and technical documents. In Schleswig-Holstein this keeps our costs eligible.

Is there a funding commitment in advance?

No. The funding body decides. We tell you beforehand which conditions your project has to meet.

Does a programme fit your project?

Describe the task, location and company size. In the first call we tell you which programme may apply.

Talk to us.

The first call is free.

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