Germany
Germany BAföG (Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz) Federal Training Assistance
BAföG is Germany's flagship means-tested student financial aid program, established in 1971 under the Federal Training Assistance Act, providing monthly grants and interest-free loans of up to €992 to students at secondary schools, universities, and vocational academies. With over 700,000 recipients annually and a unique 50/50 grant-loan split for university students (school students receive a full grant), it remains one of Europe's most comprehensive public education funding systems.
Germany Kindergeld (Child Benefit)
Kindergeld is Germany's universal child benefit, providing €250 per child per month to families residing in the country, supporting the cost of raising children from birth through age 18 or up to 25 if the child is in education or vocational training.
Get Up to EUR 1,000,000 for Your German Tech Startup: HTGF Pre‑Seed and Seed Equity Guide
If you are building a technology company in Germany and you need serious early capital plus hands‑on support, High‑Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) deserves your attention. This is not a hobby check.