INQA Coaching Neubrandenburg: 80% funding

INQA Coachingsupports companies in Neubrandenburg with 80% of the consulting costs – up to €11,520 for twelve coaching days, own contribution €2,880. Because Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is considered a structurally weak region, the BAFA consulting subsidy with the full 80% also applies here (up to €2,800).

Regional center with a wide catchment area

Neubrandenburg, with around 63,000 residents, is the economic center of the Mecklenburg Lake District – Germany’s largest district by area. The city is shaped by healthcare, trade, administration, crafts and services, complemented by Neubrandenburg University of Applied Sciences.

The large area of the surrounding region is itself a driver of digitalization: when employees, customers and locations are spread far apart, coordination takes disproportionately more time. This is exactly where the topics typically prioritized in coaching come in.

What the coaching is particularly suitable for here

Route planning and dispatching – when routes and appointments have to be coordinated anew every day
Accessibility – answering recurring inquiries without permanently tying someone up on the phone
Cross-location filing – shared, searchable documents instead of local folders
Documentation – record evidence in a structured way instead of typing it up twice

Requirements

Less than 250 employees
Annual revenue of no more than €50 million or annual balance sheet total of no more than €43 million
At least a full-time position subject to social insurance contributions
for at least two years in the market
Registered office and place of work in Germany – including freelance professions and non-profit organizations

Example: an organization with multiple locations in the surrounding area

A typical case: An organization with its headquarters in Neubrandenburg and several branch offices in the district coordinates duty rosters and substitutions by phone. If someone is absent, it triggers a chain of callbacks. In the coaching, the first step is to determine how many coordination channels are actually needed per week. A shared digital planning system is then introduced that all locations can view and maintain — tested with the teams so that it can be sustained independently after the coaching.

INQA advisory center for Neubrandenburg

According to the INQA map (as of September 2026), the following advisory centers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, among others, offer the free initial consultation:

AGENTUR DER WIRTSCHAFT GmbH (Gebrüder-Boll-Straße 1b, 17033 Neubrandenburg)
Unternehmerverband Rostock-Mittleres Mecklenburg e.V. (August-Bebel-Straße 55, 18055 Rostock)
AGENTUR DER WIRTSCHAFT (Wismarsche Straße 302, 19055 Schwerin)

After the free initial consultation, the advisory center issues the INQA coaching voucher, but may not recommend a specific coach – you choose one yourself via the INQA Coaches map.

What changed with the guideline from June 2026

Coaching vouchers are issued until 30 June 2028; the coaching must be completed by 31 December 2028.
A change of legal form, owner, or a business takeoverno longer causes harm if the business itself has existed for at least two years.
The reimbursement principle: the coaching is first paid in full and then reimbursed at 80%.

For comparison: the BAFA consulting grant in Neubrandenburgcovers 80%, up to a maximum of €2,800, and only for applications submitted by 31/12/2026.

Frequently asked questions about INQA-Coaching in Neubrandenburg

Does the coach have to be from Neubrandenburg?

No, what matters is authorization as an INQA-Coach, not the location. bettersorted is an authorized INQA-Coach based in Schwerin. The coaching days take place at the company, supplemented by digital appointments in between.

Does this also work for businesses in the rural surrounding area?

Yes. There is no restriction to major urban centers – the key factors are company size, revenue, and being in business for two years. Especially over longer distances, the combination of on-site days and digital interim appointments is worthwhile.

How high is the funding exactly?

80% of the costs; for twelve coaching days, up to €11,520 in funding and a €2,880 own contribution. The actual amount depends on the agreed coaching days.

What is the difference compared to BAFA funding?

BAFA consulting funding covers a classic, clearly defined business consultation with up to €2,800. INQA-Coaching supports a significantly more extensive implementation project of up to twelve days. In Neubrandenburg, both are funded at 80% and can be used one after the other for different topics.

Next step

Which funding is right for your project is shown by the Funding check. Program details under INQA-Coaching and BAFA consulting funding.

As of September 2026. Funding rates according to INQA-Coaching (BMAS) and BAFA consulting funding. Funding conditions may change – we check the current status before each application.