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Funding

BAFA consultancy funding

In short

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.

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BAFA-listed adviser

Funding rate80 %
Maximum grant2,800 €
Own contribution from700 €
ConsultationsMax. 5 (2 per year)
Deadline for the statement of expenditure6 months

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.

The BAFA consultancy grant scheme is a programme run by the Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA) to support management consultancy services for small and medium-sized enterprises. Funding is available for consultancy on economic, financial, personnel and organisational aspects of business management — bettersorted focuses on digital transformation and the use of AI. In structurally weak regions such as Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the funding rate is up to 80 per cent of the consultancy costs. Each company is eligible for up to five funded consultancy sessions during the programme period, with a maximum of two per year. As a consultant listed with the BAFA, we support you throughout the entire process: with the application, during the consultancy and with the statement of expenditure — ensuring that the administrative burden remains manageable for you.
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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

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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.

ProgrammeFunding rateMax. funding amountOwn contribution from
BAFA consultancy funding (this page)80 %2,800 €700 €
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Digitalisation Fund (TBI)50 %
INQA Coaching80 %11,520 €2,880 €

Frequently asked questions

SMEs with specific consultancy needs relating to business management, which commission consultancy services from a consultant listed with the BAFA.

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