Whether KfW startup loan, Gründungszuschuss, or BAFA consulting grant – VENTUREPLAN helps you create a business plan that meets the requirements of all major German funding programs.
These programs require a professional business plan as a prerequisite for approval.
Low-interest loans up to €125,000 for founders and young companies. KfW requires a bankable business plan with detailed financial projections.
For: Founders, freelancers, young companies (< 5 years)
Up to 80% subsidy for business consulting. The application requires a clear presentation of the business model and consulting needs.
For: Existing businesses that need professional consulting
Monthly grant for unemployment benefit recipients starting a business. Requires an expert assessment based on a business plan.
For: Unemployed individuals planning self-employment
Up to €3,000/month for graduates and students with an innovative business idea. Requires a comprehensive business plan with market analysis.
For: Students, graduates, researchers at universities
Overly optimistic numbers without market data or traceable assumptions are the most common reason for funding rejection.
Without monthly cash flow projections, funding bodies cannot assess whether your business will remain solvent.
Copy-paste templates without individual adaptation to your business model convince neither banks nor funding agencies.
Without competitive analysis, target group definition, and market data, there is no foundation for your revenue planning.
Pre-built chapter structure covering all requirements from KfW, Gründungszuschuss, and BAFA.
Our funding expert reviews your plan for eligibility and provides specific improvement suggestions.
Liquidity plan, profitability forecast, and capital requirements are automatically calculated from your inputs.
Almost all public funding programs in Germany require a business plan – including KfW startup loans, Gründungszuschuss, BAFA consulting grants, EXIST, and many state-level programs.
No. For Gründungszuschuss you need an expert assessment (e.g., from the Chamber of Commerce) based on a complete business plan with financial projections.
KfW expects a 3-year projection including revenue, costs, liquidity, and profitability forecasts. All assumptions must be traceably derived.
Yes. The exported plan in DOCX or PDF format meets the standards that banks and funding agencies expect. You can customize style and layout individually.
The AI advisor "Kilian" analyzes your plan from a funding expert's perspective. It checks completeness, identifies weaknesses, and suggests specific improvements.
Yes, the basic version is free. You can create your business plan, use financial planning tools, and export as PDF – no credit card required.
Create a business plan that convinces KfW, the employment agency, and funding bodies – free and in just minutes.