INQA coaching: state-funded consulting for SMEs
Secure up to 80% subsidy now — with official INQA coaching specifically for medical technology companies, homecare providers and medical supply stores.
Secure up to 80% subsidy now — with official INQA coaching specifically for medical technology companies, homecare providers and medical supply stores.
Shaping change
INQA coaching is a state-sponsored consulting program for small and medium-sized enterprises. It helps to make work processes, collaboration and management culture fit for digital transformation — practicable and individual.
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs funds this program with up to 80% of coaching costs — a maximum of 12,000€ per company.
Further information can be found on the official website at www.inqa.de.
Eligibility for funding
INQA coaching is aimed at companies with 1 to 249 employees. Industries that are under pressure due to digitalization and a shortage of skilled workers benefit in particular.
If you want to create modern structures, digitize your processes or strengthen employees, INQA coaching is a powerful lever — with government support.
Benefits for your company
Why medical technology, home care and medical supply stores in particular benefit from INQA coaching
Up to 80% subsidy from the state
Support in digitizing processes
Optimizing collaboration, leadership, and communication
Building a modern corporate culture
Securing skilled workers and increasing employer attractiveness
Establishing sustainable change expertise in the company
step by step
1. Free preliminary consultation:
Initial assessment & verification of eligibility
2. Check-in at INQA counseling center:
Official start of funding
3rd coaching phase:
Up to 12 days of support from authorized INQA coaching
4. Conclusion & outlook:
Save results & plan further steps
Requirements for funding
With the INQA coaching program, small and medium-sized enterprises receive state-sponsored support — up to 12,000€ in subsidy for coaching services. You save 80% of the costs, only 20% of your own contribution is to be borne by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs. Together with you, we take care of the entire process — uncomplicated, practical and tailored to your industry.
Requirements for funding:
- Number of employees: at least 1 full-time position subject to social security contributions in the last financial year and a total of less than 250 employees
- Headquarters and workplace: both in Germany
- Turnover: annual turnover not more than 50 million euros or annual balance sheet total not more than 43 million euros
- Type of company: legally independent, belongs to the liberal professions or is a non-profit organization
- Founding year: The company existed on the market for at least 2 years or if the legal form was changed, the company was founded more than 5 years ago
INQA coaching authorized
As a specialized consulting firm in the healthcare sector, we have been helping medical technology companies, homecare providers and medical supply stores with strategic and organizational changes for years.
Our coaching team consists of experienced consultants who are certified by the INQA system and officially listed in the consultan:indoor pool. In this way, we meet all formal and professional requirements for INQA coaching — and can provide our clients with access to state-sponsored advice.
We know the challenges of your industry and combine expertise with practical support — tailored exactly to your company.
INQA coaching FAQ
The coaching period is a maximum of 7 months, within which up to 12 days of consultation can be flexibly distributed.
INQA coaching covers a variety of central topics that are relevant for sustainable companies. These include:
— Production model & work organization:
How can processes be made more efficient, digital and at the same time employee-friendly?
— Human Resources Policy, Employment & Qualification:
How do you attract, retain and develop skilled workers sustainably — even in times of shortage of skilled workers?
— New business models & innovation strategies:
How do you remain competitive even in a changing healthcare market?
— Social relations & corporate culture:
How do you create strong cooperation that promotes team spirit and motivation?
— Workplace of the future, working time & benefit policy:
How do you design modern, flexible working models that suit your team and industry?
— Leadership, Professional Development & Career:
How do you develop managers and specifically promote potential in the company?
All of these topics are not only covered in theory, but are also tailored to your challenges in the healthcare sector in a practical and tailored manner.
You will initially fully pre-finance the coaching. After successful implementation, we will submit the funding documents together. You will then receive up to 80% of the coaching costs reimbursed by the state — directly to your account. We support you through every step of the application process and processing.
After a non-binding initial consultation, we will prepare all documents together and assist you with the application process. The final assessment of eligibility is carried out by the responsible INQA advice center. It is usually possible to start coaching within a few weeks — including all necessary arrangements.
Not necessarily. It is about change processes — whether in leadership, communication, work organization or digitization. It is important that your company wants to adapt to change.
Sponsored, industry experienced, individual
In this interview, we will jointly check whether your company is eligible for funding and how INQA coaching can specifically support you with your current challenges.
