As BAB—the Development Bank for Bremen and Bremerhaven—we support the economy, housing, digitalization, continuing education, and diversity on behalf of the State of Bremen, and offer assistance in times of crisis. Through consulting services, loans, grants, equity investments, and guarantees, we help drive the State of Bremen forward. In addition, through Starthaus Bremen and Bremerhaven—a central point of contact for those interested in starting a business—we provide a wide range of support for the startup ecosystem.