The State of Berlin has a range of support options available to new enterprises, (e.g. reduced-interest loans, help in putting together a business plan, business coaching, etc.). More detailed advice on which is the best programme for you can be accessed at the Investitionsbank Berlin, www.ibb.de .

For more general information see the webpage of the Department of Industry and Commerce (Industrie- und Handelskammer) and that of the Senate Department for Economy. Technology and Women (Senatsverwaltung für Wirtschaft, Technologie und Frauen. (Contact: Sylvia Fiedler, phone 0049 (0) 30 901 383 27,  E-Mail: sylvia.fiedler@senwtf.berlin.de)