REGIP – Regional Commercial Space Investment Program

As part of theREGIP funding guideline(resolution of the regional assembly on February 23, 2021),the Hannover Region Economic Development Agencyoffersnon-repayable grants of up to €50,000forcities and municipalitiesin the Hannover Region.

Purpose of funding

Funding is availablefor planning services (e.g., feasibility studies, investigations of contaminated site risks, species protection reports, hydrological studies, traffic reports) for:

• Creation of new commercial space
• Revitalization of commercial brownfield sites
• Transformation of existing commercial areas

Sustainability criteria

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Funding is contingent upon the consideration of sustainability aspects in the planning concept. Based on the recommendations of the model projects"Green instead of gray – commercial areas in transition"(Wissenschaftsladen Bonn e. V.) and"Sustainable commercial areas"(Innovationsverbund Nachhaltiger Mittelstand), the following criteria, among others, must be taken into account:

• Integration of neighboring biotopes(e.g., ecological networking)
• Infiltration of surface water (e.g., unsealing),  
• Photovoltaics and green roofs(climate protection & biodiversity) 
• Use of renewable energies(e.g., solar, geothermal, local heating) 
• Sustainable mobility concepts (e.g., bike paths, public transport connections, charging infrastructure).

All cities and municipalities in the Hanover region are eligible to apply.