European Regional Development Fund

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is a European Commission funding instrument for all regions of Europe, which aims at reducing development disparities.

The ERDF addresses the needs of the regions. They use this offer of operational programmes to overcome region-specific structural weaknesses. Among the European regions, Thuringia is one of the so-called transitional regions and must therefore invest 60% of the fund's resources in the following key prorities: research and development, support for small and medium-sized enterprises and the reduction of CO2 emissions in all sectors of the economy.

<The Free State of Thuringia will receive around 1,165 billion euros from the ERDF in the 2014-2020 funding period.</p>

 

REACT-EU

The REACT-EU package includes additional funding of approximately €94 million to be provided in 2021 and 2022. These extra funds are an increase of existing cohesion policy programmes of the 2014 - 2020 funding period. REACT-EU funds are supposed to stabilise sectors that are crucial for rehabilitation. These include job retention, support for the self-employed, investment in health systems, investment support for SMEs, and support for tourism and culture. Furthermore, investments will be made in the European Green Deal and digital turnaround to reinforce investments in these areas previously made under EU cohesion policy.

 

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Our projects

Presentation of supported ERDF projects in the Free State of Thuringia

Jenetric GmbH: The Experts of Fingerprint Capture

Every fingerprint is unique. No surprise that these ridges and swirls have long since replaced security standards such as passwords. Billions of people use fingerprints to unlock their cell phones every day,…
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A company from Jena revolutionises the health care sector

Thuringia has a working population of around one million. More than one in ten of them works in the health care industry. According to the Thuringian ClusterManagement (ThCM), the health industry is currently…
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The Future of Construction: innovative and resource-saving

With a share of 4.9 % of the gross domestic product, the construction industry is among Germany's most important economic sectors. No European country invests more money in construction (around 370 billion…
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Future-oriented Profession: Chimney Sweep

Long since chimney sweeps were merely responsible for clean heating and ventilation systems. Above all, they are important pillars in the environmental protection efforts supported by the ERDF, such as reducing…
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Renovation of the Kammerfrauenhaus and the Schönfärbe in Weimar

The Wittumspalais in Weimar is part of the ensemble Classical Weimar that was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1998. Understandable, therefore, that the preservation of the historical building has top…
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Thuringian Centre of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the Thuringian economy's key industries with more than 700 companies, around 27,000 employees, and an export ratio of more than 40 %. Future technologies such as laser…
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Great sounds from Thuringia

Quality and precision are located right in the heart of Thuringia. Arno Barthelmes's family business has a long tradition. It has been producing tuning forks in Zella-Mehlis since 1884. He was even able to…
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Artificial Intelligence from the Heart of Thuringia

In the digital age, smartphones and self-driving cars are no longer dreams of the future. Needless to say that robots are now also increasingly finding their way into everyday domestic life, no matter whether…
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Mobility Transition in the Heart of Germany

There is no way around electromobility. In times of Diesel bans and emission scandals, even the most loyal supporters of combustion engines can no longer ignore this fact. In 2017, twice as many electric cars…
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Flood Protection in Thuringia

Flood disasters increasingly afflict Thuringia. The force of nature cannot be prevented. The warning periods are too short, and the natural masses of water are too enormous. However, at least the extent of…
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BeeVital - Successful Elimination of the Varroa Mite

Today, with sustainability, organic products and Demeter beekeeping advancing to megatrends, eco-friendly treatment methods against the Varroa mite are required. One of the most promising methods is…
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Interactive map of the total investments for Thuringia

What happens with the money and who receives it? On our interactive map, you can see where the ERDF has already invested. What has already been funded in your area? Compare your district and city with others in Thuringia. You can also choose the various priorities for funding.

Have fun exploring the ERDF in Thuringia.

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[Translate to English:] Interaktive Karte der Gesamtinvestitionen für Thüringen