Funding
BAFA consultancy funding
The BAFA consultancy grant subsidises up to 80% of the costs of management consultancy — for consultancy services worth €3,500, the grant amounts to up to €2,800, with a minimum contribution of €700. bettersorted is a BAFA-listed consultancy specialising in digital transformation and AI.
As of: Juli 2026 · Source: official programme page · Binding only after individual review.
- ✓BAFA-gelistet
- ✓Autorisierter INQA-Coach
- ✓DSGVO-konform
- ✓Sitz in Schwerin
BAFA-listed adviser
Sample calculation
With a calculation basis of €3,500 and a funding rate of 80% in economically disadvantaged regions such as Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the grant amounts to up to €2,800, with the applicant’s contribution being €700.

Who is eligible?
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specific consultancy needs relating to economic, financial, personnel or organisational aspects of business management. The consultancy must be provided by an authorised consultant listed with the BAFA.
Requirements — check for yourself
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Not every point has to apply 100% — we'll clarify edge cases together in a free initial consultation.
The process, step by step
Online application
Submit the application, including company details, via the BAFA portal — before the consultation begins.
Why bettersorted as a partner?
BAFA-listed & authorised
An officially registered BAFA consultant and authorised INQA coach (BMAS) — we have in-depth knowledge of the funding landscape for SME consultancy.
AI in practice
We don’t just advise – we build the solutions ourselves: workflow automation, GDPR-compliant document search (RAG), CaraChat and automaisa.
GDPR & Data Sovereignty
Open-source first, hosted in the EU/Germany — your data stays where it belongs.
With strong regional roots
Based in Schwerin, active throughout Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — and here to help you across Germany.
What bettersorted handles
The consultant is registered with the BAFA. We will assist you with the application process, carry out the subsidised consultancy work and work with you to prepare the statement of expenditure.
BAFA consultancy funding compared
Depending on your business, a different programme may fit better. A quick overview of our other funding programmes.
| Programme | Funding rate | Max. funding amount | Own contribution from |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAFA consultancy funding (this page) | 80 % | 2,800 € | 700 € |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Digitalisation Fund (TBI) | 50 % | — | — |
| INQA Coaching | 80 % | 11,520 € | 2,880 € |
AI consultancy
bettersorted’s AI consultancy uses a structured process to identify which processes within your business are suitable for automation, and concludes with a concrete implementation plan rather than a mere list of ideas. The consultancy is BAFA-approved and is eligible for up to 80 per cent funding via INQA Coaching.
ReferenceDRK Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – Strategische KI-Einführung
Frequently asked questions
SMEs with specific consultancy needs relating to business management, which commission consultancy services from a consultant listed with the BAFA.
A 30-minute conversation, free of charge.
A 30-minute consultation, free of charge. We’ll take a look at your processes and give you our honest opinion on whether automation is worthwhile.