Germany Special funds: the sectors – where the funds go

The Federal Government's special funds focus on the central future fields of the German economy – transport, energy, digitalisation, social infrastructure and defence.

This is where Europe's largest investment programmes are being built – supported by public financing and flanked by private capital.

For international investors, developers and operators, these sectors offer a wide range of entry points across all project phases: from planning and financing to permitting, construction and operation.

We combine funding logic with market expertise – across sectors, legally secure and economically viable.

Transport & mobility

Investments in Germany's mobility transition

Germany is modernising its entire transport system – from the rail network to ports and airports.

Billions from the special funds will flow into rail modernisation, road infrastructure, sustainable logistics and urban mobility.

Private investors are involved through PPP models, concessions and modernisation programs.

Our contribution

• Structuring of PPP and concession models in road and rail transport
• Financing and awarding of complex infrastructure projects
• Construction and planning law, including environmental and procurement requirements
• Long-term operator structures and contract models

We have supported on the Consortium A3 Northern Bavaria at Germany's largest PPP motorway project – a milestone for digitalisation, sustainability and efficiency.

Investment opportunities

• Expansion of rail capacities and electrification
• Digitisation of transport (ETCS, Smart Mobility)
• Logistics hubs and intermodal nodes

 

Digital infrastructure

The backbone of the networked economy

The expansion of the digital infrastructure is the basis for Germany's competitiveness.

The special funds promote broadband, 5G, data centres, cloud architecture and digital administrative processes.

Private investors and operators are an essential part of this transformation.

Our contribution

• Financing and structuring of fibre optics, tower and data centre projects
• Procurement law advice for public digital programmes
• M&A and joint ventures in the telecommunications sector
• Regulatory Compliance under EU and German Telecommunications Law

We have supported multiple award-winning digital projects, including the European Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year (IJGlobal Awards).

Investment opportunities

• Fibre-optic and 5G expansion with co-investment structures
• Data Centre Campaigns and Cloud Locations
• Digital education and administration platforms

 

Renewable energy

Energy and climate transition as an investment opportunity

The special funds focus on the massive expansion of renewable energy projects and grid infrastructure.

Solar, wind, hydrogen, storage and charging projects are financed – increasingly through public-private financing structures.

Our contribution

• Project financing, M&A and joint ventures for energy and storage projects
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Energy Supply Contracts, Grid Connection
• Regulatory and State Aid Law for Subsidised Energy Projects
• Tax & Fund Structuring for Institutional Investors

We supported BASF in the financing of the Offshore wind farms Hollandse Kust Zuid (1.5 GW) – a pioneering project for industrial decarbonisation.

Investment opportunities

• Hybrid projects (solar + storage + charging infrastructure)
• Hydrogen production and logistics
• ESG-compliant energy projects with government funding

 

Social infrastructure

Enhancing social resilience through cooperation Special funds specifically promote investments in education, health, housing and municipal infrastructure.

The public sector is increasingly using PPP and operator models to improve efficiency, construction quality and operational safety.

Our contribution

• PPP models for schools, hospitals and public buildings
• Combination of subsidies and private capital
• Contract drafting, awarding, project company law
• ESG and Impact Criteria in Social Infrastructure Financing

We accompany PPP projects in the school and hospital sector from tendering to operation – transparent, efficient, compliant.

Investment opportunities

• School and educational projects (renovation & new construction)
• Hospital modernisation
• Social housing and care facilities

 

Defence and security

Security as a location factor

The Bundeswehr special fund (GBP100 billion) creates the basis for military, logistical and industrial infrastructure.

 Locations, procurement projects, technology partnerships and dual-use projects that also develop civil economic synergies are within the scope of the fund.

Our contribution

• Procurement and contract law in the civil and military sector
• Site development and infrastructure planning
• Industrial partnerships and export controls
• Financing and PPP models in the defence sector

We advise at the interface, where defence meets infrastructure – from site development to procurement and industrial cooperation.

Investment opportunities

• Site infrastructure and logistics networks
• Dual-use technologies (e.g. sensors, data, energy)
• Defence-Industrial Partnerships