IBB Innovationsassistent (Berlin)

The IBB Innovationsassistent program is a funding initiative by Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) that supports early-stage companies and SMEs in Berlin in hiring qualified innovation assistants. The goal is to boost innovation capacity by subsidizing up to 50% of personnel costs for hiring 1–2 innovation-focused employees. The program is particularly useful for startups aiming to accelerate product development, R&D, or other innovation-driven activities. Key benefits include cost reduction for new hires, capacity expansion, and support in implementing innovation projects.