What is INQA Coaching and how can SMEs benefit from it?

INQA Coaching is a government-funded consulting program for small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany. It supports digital transformation with up to 80% funding of consulting costs. SCHILLER - Organisation. Digital. is an authorized INQA Coach guiding companies through the entire process.

The program is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and is aimed at SMEs with at least one employee subject to social insurance contributions.

INQA Coaching

A program by the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs

Future-proof your business

INQA Coaching supports small and medium-sized enterprises with organizational development in the context of digital transformation. Whether work organization, leadership culture, or skilled worker retention – together with your team, we develop tailored solutions. Hands-on, open-ended, and with up to 80% funding.

Why INQA Coaching?

80% Funding

Up to 80% of coaching costs are covered by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) and the BMAS. Your contribution is only 20%.

Up to 12 Consulting Days

Over a maximum of 7 months, we work together on your individual challenges – flexibly planned and tailored to your business.

Employee Involvement

INQA Coaching actively involves your employees. Solutions developed together are better accepted and more sustainably implemented.

Open-ended Approach

Solutions are not prescribed but emerge through collaboration. We guide the process – you determine the direction.

How INQA Coaching Works

1

Initial Consultation

Free

In a free initial consultation with your regional INQA advisory center, eligibility for funding is assessed.

2

Coaching Voucher

Immediate

Once all requirements are met, you receive an INQA Coaching voucher – your entry into the program.

3

Coaching Phase

Up to 12 days

Together with you and your employees, we work on tailored solutions – agile, practical, and on-site.

4

Closing Meeting

Sustainability

3–6 months after coaching, you reflect on the results together with the advisory center.

Possible Coaching Topics

At its core, INQA Coaching is organizational development – with the requirement that topics relate to digital transformation. In practice, this applies to nearly every change initiative today. Typical areas include:

Digitalization & New Technologies

Introduce digital processes, optimize existing workflows, and make meaningful use of new technologies.

Work Organization

Improve workflows and processes, introduce agile methods, and strengthen collaboration.

Skilled Worker Retention

Retain employees, increase employer attractiveness, and actively address the skills shortage.

Leadership

Develop leadership culture, improve communication, and distribute responsibility.

Diversity & Equal Opportunities

Use diversity as a strength, create inclusive structures, and promote equal opportunities.

Health & Well-being

Create healthy working conditions, reduce stress, and strengthen resilience.

Knowledge Transfer

Secure knowledge, manage handovers, and systematically build competencies.

Succession Planning

Prepare business succession and structure the transition process.

Who Can Use INQA Coaching?

INQA Coaching is available nationwide and across all industries for companies that meet the following requirements:

At least 1 full-time employee subject to social insurance

Fewer than 250 employees

Registered office and workplace in Germany

Annual turnover of no more than EUR 50 million

At least 2 years in the market

Legally independent or freelance

Michael Schiller
INQA-Coach

Your INQA Coach: Michael Schiller

As an authorized INQA Coach, I combine years of consulting experience with a systemic view of organizations. My approach: Not prescribing solutions, but developing them together – close to your everyday business.

Authorized INQA Coach Systemic organizational developer Experience in digitalization & change management Practical and open-ended
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INQA Coaching is financed from funds of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus) and the German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS). Funding period: 2023–2027.

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