Förderregime
Förderregime is a term used in German-speaking policy discourse to refer to a formal set of instruments designed to provide financial or non-financial support to specific activities, sectors, technologies, or regions. The aim is to correct market failures, accelerate technological development, or promote social/economic objectives such as innovation, energy transition, regional cohesion, or export capacity.
A Förderregime typically comprises a package of instruments, including subsidies, tax incentives, grants, soft loans, guarantees,
Implementation design matters: the instrument should be transparent, predictable, and time-bound to reduce distortions and enable
Policy makers weigh expected benefits against costs, potential market distortions, and risk of crowding out private
In practice, Förderregime are common in areas such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, R&D, regional development,
Critics warn that poorly designed regimes can create inefficiencies or favoritism, while supporters argue they are