The Canton of Bern offers interest-free loans for developing infrastructure and financial assistance for innovative, growth-oriented projects in line with the federal government’s New Regional Policy (NRP).
Submitted projects are assessed on the basis of the implementation program for the Canton of Bern 2024–2027, the regional funding programs and the “Key criteria for New Regional Policy projects”. Below you will find a compact overview of the main eligibility criteria and requirements.
What kinds of projects are supported?
- Infrastructure projects that maintain or increase added value in the region
- Development projects, feasibility studies, or project setup work
- Proposal preparation or product development for drafting marketable tourist, industrial and service-related proposals
- Projects that enable sustainable development in the region
- Supra-cantonal and international cooperation projects, as long as these significantly contribute to the canton of Bern
The project must:
- have value creation potential
- be innovative
- follow an entrepreneurial approach
- be a match for the regional economy
- become self-sustaining in the longer term
- include a contribution by the project sponsors
- reflect the priorities of the New Regional Policy implementation program
- be designed with sustainability in mind
How to submit a project
Step1
Does your project meet the conditions? Once you have all the following essential documents
- detailed project description (including information about who is responsible for the project, target groups and markets, number of jobs, establishment in the region)
- milestones and schedule
- overview of costs and funding
- SWOT analysis
contact our partner in your region.
Step2
Your regional partner will check whether your project meets the NRP funding criteria and support you in preparing your application.
Your regional partner will also submit the final application to us.
Step3
We will inform you about the financing decision and remain your contact until the end of the project.