INQA-Coaching Wismar: 80% funding for businesses in the Hanseatic city

INQA-Coaching supports companies in Wismar with 80% of consulting costs – up to €11,520 for twelve coaching days and a personal contribution of €2,880. Since Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is classified as a structurally weak region, the BAFA consulting subsidy with 80% instead of the 50% that apply in the old federal states also applies in Wismar.

Wismar is right on the doorstep

bettersorted UG is an authorized INQA coach based in Schwerin – around 30 kilometers from Wismar, a good half-hour drive. This matters for this program because INQA-Coaching is based on several on-site appointments at the company: solutions are developed and tested with employees on site, not delivered remotely as a concept. Short distances here mainly mean flexibility in scheduling.

Typical starting situation in Wismar businesses

Wismar is a Hanseatic city with around 42,000 residents and a UNESCO World Heritage old town. Economically, it is shaped by the port and maritime suppliers, wood processing, trades, retail, and seasonally strong tourism. This gives rise to recurring patterns:

• Seasonal peaks in demand that have to be handled with the same staffing levels
• Order data that is recorded multiple times between the office, workshop, and construction site
• Documentation and evidence that tie up specialist staff time instead of creating value
• Knowledge that depends on individual experienced employees

Requirements

• Fewer than 250 employees
• Annual turnover of no more than €50 million or annual balance sheet total of at most €43 million
• At least one full-time position subject to social security contributions
• For at least two yearsin the market
• Registered office and place of business in Germany – including freelancers and non-profit organizations

Example: Wismar-based company with 24 employees

A typical case: A company in Wismar accepts orders by phone and email, transfers them by hand, and enters them into the office system in the evening. During peak season, this creates backlogs and follow-up questions. In the coaching, the first step is to measure how much time the duplicate entry actually costs – usually significantly more than estimated. A shared digital order overview is then introduced, which can also be maintained on mobile devices, and adjusted during ongoing operations.

INQA consulting center for Wismar

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

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

There is currently no dedicated advisory office directly in Wismar on the map.

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

What changed with the June 2026 guideline

• Coaching vouchers are issued until 30 June 2028; the coaching must be completed by 31 December 2028.
• A change in legal form, owner, or a business takeover no longer has a negative impact if the business itself has existed for at least two years.
• The following also applies: reimbursement principle: The coaching is paid in full first and then reimbursed at 80%.

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

Frequently asked questions about INQA coaching in Wismar

How high is the own contribution in Wismar?

For the maximum of twelve funded coaching days, the own contribution is €2,880, and the funding covers €11,520. If fewer days are agreed, both amounts decrease – the funding rate of 80% remains unchanged.

Can I also use BAFA funding in Wismar?

Yes, for another, clearly defined consulting topic. In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the BAFA funding rate is 80% on a calculation basis of €3,500, meaning a grant of up to €2,800. This program is limited until 31.12.2026.

How many appointments actually take place on site?

The majority. INQA Coaching is designed to be participatory; working with the team in the company is at the core of the program. Between on-site days, additional work is done digitally.

Does this also apply to companies with fewer than ten employees?

Yes. There is no minimum size requirement other than at least one full-time position subject to social security contributions. In small companies in particular, saved hours have an immediate effect, because the same person is responsible for quotations, delivery, and invoicing.

Next step

The Funding checkclarifies your eligibility for funding in just a few minutes. Details on the program at INQA-Coaching; for an initial consultation, you can reach us via the contact page.

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