Overall view set of measures and publications

Date Content Source Countries
continually updated What banks and the SBVg are doing as a result of the coronavirus
The SBVg provides information and answers on the banks’ internal implementation of liquidity support for SMEs. The Bankers Association assumes the information and coordination function.
Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung Switzerland
continually updated The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is available through participating lenders
The scheme is a part of a wider package of government support for UK businesses and employees
British Business Bank United Kingdom
continually updated Coronavirus—information for entrepreneurs
FAQs about measures of the Dutch Government to help businesses that are affected by the crisis
Netherlands Chamber of Commerce Netherlands
continually updated Coronavirus in Austria
Selection of information on COVID-19 crisis management for companies in Austria
Unternehmensservice Portal Österreich Austria
continually updated KfW coronavirus aid
Information on instant loans for medium-sized companies with more than ten employees, on loans for companies that have been operating in the market for more than five years, for young companies and on the KfW special program (“KfW-Sonderprogramm”). In addition, references and links to additional federal and state support programs for enterprises.
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau Germany
continually updated EIB package of measures
Fact sheet and further information on the European Investment Bank's COVID-19 measures
European Investment Bank Europe
continually updated Funding database of the BMWi (German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy)
Searchable overview of funding programs at federal, state and EU level. Filterable by funding areas, sectors, sponsors, type and other criteria.                                             
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie Germany
continually updated COVID-19
SNCI puts in place a special anti-crisis financial instrument for a maximum total amount of 400 million euros corresponding to a total leverage effect of nearly 700 million euros, including bank financing
Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement Luxembourg
continually updated Dutch temporary emergency bridging measure NOW
Information about a compensation towards wages for a period of 3 months from NOW due to extraordinary circumstances. Temporary Emergency Bridging Measure for Sustained Employment (Tijdelijke Noodmaatregel Overbrugging voor Werkbehoud NOW).
Netherlands Enterprise Agency Netherlands
continually updated Corona emergency aid
The State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern grants subsidies to commercial companies and members of the liberal professions, including those engaged in the cultural sector, which have been particularly hit by the corona crisis, to bridge the liquidity shortage.
Landesförderinstitut Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Germany
continually updated Grants to avoid liquidity shortages due to the corona pandemic
The State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern grants repayable subsidies to avoid liquidity shortages due to loss of revenue in the context of the economic effects of the corona pandemic (repayable corona liquidity support).
GSA Gesellschaft für Struktur- und Arbeitsmarktentwicklung Germany
continually updated Coronavirus information of Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein
Information about support options of Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein. The application deadline expired on May 31, 2020.
Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein Germany
continually updated Finnvera's approach towards reorganisation needs of financing caused by the coronavirus
The financing company owned by the State of Finland has the capability to increase the SME corporate financing
Finnvera Finland
continually updated Coronavirus aid from NRW.BANK
NRW.BANK has implemented various program changes and is working on further program-related aid measures. All updates on individual measures can be found here.
NRW.Bank Germany
continually updated Bridging aid in connection with the coronavirus crisis
Securing additional working capital or liquidity requirements for small and medium-sized Viennese companies
Wiener Kreditbürgschafts- und Beteiligungsbank Austria
continually updated Information service for companies
The Austrian Chamber of Commerce compiles the most important information from Austria and abroad for affected companies, including information videos and regularly updated news on relevant topics.
Wirtschaftskammer Österreich Austria
continually updated Crisis management for insurance intermediaries
The BVK collects current behavior tips for insurance intermediaries.
Bundesverband deutscher Versicherungskaufleute Germany
continually updated Coronavirus emergency aid for micro-enterprises and self-employed persons
The support program of the German Federal Government and the State of Hesse can only be requested online at the Regional Council in Kassel until May 31, 2020. The site offers a collection of information on new support offers from the State of Hesse as well as a collection of links with information on coronavirus in Hesse.
WI Bank Hessen Germany
continually updated Current information for companies on the coronavirus
Information collection on financial aid, tax relief and support programs. It is no longer possible to apply for coronavirus emergency aid.
Thüringer Aufbaubank  Germany
continually updated Information about the coronavirus crisis
This page contains information about the different aid programs and a compilation of up-to-date news
Sächsische Aufbaubank Germany
continually updated Liquidity support through loans and risk assumption by LfA Förderbank Bayern
Overview of support for companies in coping with the coronavirus crisis through loans and risk assumption
LfA Bayern Germany
continually updated Programs offered in the event of economic slowdown and crisis situations
Information on emergency aid provided by the state, on assistance offered by the state bank and on support loans for short-term liquidity requirements
L-Bank Germany
continually updated Support for SMEs—also in times of crisis
Overview of ISB program loans, suspension of repayments, and guarantees
ISB Rheinland-Pfalz Germany
continually updated Coronavirus issues relevant to companies
On this page, the IB Saxony-Anhalt provides information on current developments in coronavirus issues relevant to companies
IB Sachsen-Anhalt Germany
continually updated Overview of the NBank aid programs
Overview of aid programs and information on applications. Since June 1, 2020, applications are no longer possible.
NBank Niedersachsen Germany
continually updated Coronavirus aid from the Investment Bank of the State of Brandenburg
Overview on the existing programes for enterprises
Investitionsbank des Landes Brandenburg Germany
continually updated Bridge finance guarantees on behalf of the Austrian Federal Government
Information on the AWS bridge finance guarantees. The site offers among other things an overview flyer and FAQs
aws austria wirtschaftsservice Austria
continually updated Hamburg’s coronavirus protective shield
Information on the various options to support enterprises in Hamburg
IFB Hamburg Germany
continually updated BAB Task Force
Overview of the support team for the economy in the federal state of Bremen in coping with the coronavirus crisis
Bremer Aufbaubank Germany
continually updated Financing initiative of the Schleswig-Holstein development institutions
Coronavirus aid from Bürgschaftsbank Schleswig-Holstein, Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein and Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Schleswig-Holstein
Investitionsbank Schleswig-Holstein Germany
continually updated Coronavirus aid from guarantee banks
Information for companies affected by the crisis
Deutsche Bürgschaftsbanken Germany
continually updated IBB coronavirus aid
Support for companies based in Berlin
Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) Germany
04/23/2020 EIB backs investment worth €5 billion to mitigate economic impact of coronavirus and support medical technology
The new financing is part of the EIB’s quick response to the coronavirus crisis and its economic effects. It includes €3 billion dedicated for companies in Italy and Spain, two countries most impacted by the corona virus.
European Investment Bank Europe
04/15/2020 KfW instant loans for small and medium-sized enterprises has started
Following the decision of the program on April 6 and the approval of the European Commission on April 11, the necessary preparatory steps for implementing the KfW instant loan were made in the shortest possible time. The KfW instant loan is another important component of the federal government's comprehensive aid program for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau Germany
04/15/2020 Financial support for the Saarland economy
Information on the “Sofort-Kredit-Saarland” instant loan scheme including application form, plus updates on the available ”KfW-Schnellkredit 2020” instant loan scheme
SIKB  Germany
04/08/2020 EIB Group contributes EUR 5.2 billion to EU response to Covid-19 outside European Union
The EIB Group announced details of a comprehensive response to the coronavirus pandemic outside the EU that will provide up to EUR 5.2 billion in the coming months. This financing is part of the Team Europe response and supported by guarantees from the EU budget.
European Investment Bank Europe
04/06/2020 German Federal Government decides on further KfW instant loans for small and medium-sized enterprises
The Federal Government is putting up another comprehensive protective umbrella for small and medium-sized enterprises in light of the challenges of the coronavirus crisis. On the basis of the adjusted aid framework (so-called Temporary Framework) published by the EU Commission on April 3, 2020, the Federal Government is introducing comprehensive KfW instant loans for SMEs.
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau Germany
04/03/2020 EIB Group to extend economic aid in response to COVID-19 crisis
A 25 billion euro pan-European guarantee fund to support up to EUR 200 billion for the European economy
European Investment Bank Europe
05/01/2020 OeKB provides credit line
On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Finance, OeKB provides Austrian exporters with a credit line of 2 billion euros. The site answers the most important questions concerning the "COVID-19 aid" of OeKB ("Special KRR")
Oesterreichische Kontrollbank Austria
03/25/2020 German Federal Government and banks launch SME loan program
The program announced by the Federal Council for the granting of loans with joint guarantees for small and medium-sized enterprises entered into force on March 26, 2020. From this date on, loan applications can be submitted to the house bank.
Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung Switzerland
03/25/2020 Overview of special programs of guarantee banks
Information about assistance possibilities of guarantee banks
Verband Deutscher Bürgschaftsbanken Germany
03/20/2020 Federal Council and banks launch coronavirus guarantee program
SMEs receive bridging loans. SBA assumes information and coordination function
Schweizerische Bankiervereinigung Switzerland
03/17/2020 Recommended actions for banks
Bürgschaftsbank NRW provides an overview of the support available to banks for the financing of small and medium-sized enterprises
Bürgschaftsbank NRW Germany
03/17/2020 Recommended actions for companies
Overview of the funding options offered by the Bürgschaftsbank and NRW.BANK in the event of a funding requirement as a result of the coronavirus crisis
Bürgschaftsbank NRW Germany