Funding | EMS

EMS is supported by the European Union, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Berlin, and other funding institutions.

EMS regularly receives support through public funding programs at state, federal, and EU levels.
This allows us to give more people access to the world of electronic music – regardless of their background, income, or prior education.

Funding means: music education for everyone.
We don’t use public money for bureaucracy – we invest it in content. Our participants benefit from real price advantages and fresh formats – with long-term impact.

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What that means for you

You can book many of our courses with up to 90% funding
Professional development is also possible through programs like Bildungsscheck or KOMPASS
Our content is eligible for funding – and still stays creative and independent

Discover your funding options

Below you’ll find all current funding programs available for our courses – including direct links to each funding institution.
Get informed, explore the programs – getting started is easier than you think.

Bildungscheck NRW

UP TO €500 FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (NRW)
❓Who was it for?
The NRW Bildungsscheck was a funding program from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia to support professional training. The program ended on June 30, 2024. A new funding initiative is planned for 2025.
✅ Who could use the Bildungsscheck?
Individuals: employees, people returning to work, and self-employed persons
Residence or workplace in NRW required
Taxable annual income:
• Individual filing: between €20,000 and €40,000
• Joint filing: up to €80,000
🎯 What was funded?
Professionally relevant training such as seminars, courses, workshops, or training programs aimed at career development or adapting to new demands – with a focus on professional skills and key qualifications.
💰 How much funding was available?
• 50% of training costs, up to €500 per Bildungsscheck
• Individuals: 1 voucher per year
• Companies: up to 10 vouchers per year for employees
Eligible courses had to:
• include at least 20 hours of content
• be completed within six months
• be professionally relevant and support or advance your self-employment
This included courses in business management, digitalization, marketing, or industry-specific skills.
🕒 Current status & outlook
• The Bildungsscheck NRW ended on 30 June 2024
• A successor program is planned for 2025 as part of the NRW Skilled Workers Initiative
• Target group: individuals with lower incomes
🔎 More information can be found here

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Kompass

UP TO 90% FUNDING FOR SOLO SELF-EMPLOYED PROFESSIONALS
❓Who is it for?
The KOMPASS funding program is specifically aimed at solo self-employed individuals in Germany who want to expand their professional skills and strengthen their business model.
✅ Who is eligible?
To benefit from KOMPASS funding, you must meet the following criteria:
– Residence and activity in Germany: You live and work in Germany.
– Main occupation: Your self-employment is your primary source of income (at least 51%).
– Market activity: You’ve been actively self-employed for at least two years.
🎯 What is funded?
Eligible training must:
– Include at least 20 hours of instruction
– Be completed within six months
– Be professionally relevant and contribute to maintaining or developing your self-employment
This includes, for example, courses in business administration, digitalization, marketing, or industry-specific skills.
💰 How much funding is available?
You can receive a grant of up to €4,500, covering up to 90% of the eligible training costs. The exact amount depends on your region:
• More developed regions (e.g. Western Germany, Berlin, Leipzig): up to 40% funding
• Transition regions (e.g. Eastern Germany, Lüneburg, Trier – excluding Berlin and Leipzig): up to 60% funding
📝 How to apply
1. Initial consultation: Schedule a free consultation with a KOMPASS contact point
2. Qualification check: If approved, you’ll receive a qualification voucher
3. Training: Complete your chosen training within six months
4. Reimbursement: Submit the necessary documents to the relevant authority to receive your funding
Find more information and a list of contact points here

🔗 Go to funding page →

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