Saxony-Anhalt invests €104.5M to upgrade daycare and research facilities by 2029
Saxony-Anhalt has approved a major funding plan to modernise daycare centres, universities, and research facilities. The cabinet greenlit the proposal on Tuesday, allocating €104.5 million by 2029. The money will come from the federal special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality. The funds will be split between two key areas. Around €26.1 million will go to science and higher education by the end of 2026. The rest will support daycare modernisation from 2027 onward, with an annual allocation of roughly €13 million for each sector.
The investments aim to upgrade childcare facilities across the state. Energy-efficient retrofitting will cut costs and reduce consumption, while structural changes will adapt centres to local needs. The plan also seeks to address educational disadvantages and maintain quality despite falling birth rates. For universities and research institutions, the money will fund new facilities and improve existing ones. The goal is to make Saxony-Anhalt a more competitive location for science and innovation. Both ministries will manage their share of the budget, ensuring projects align with long-term sustainability targets.
The funding addresses long-standing investment gaps dating back to the 1990s. Daycare centres will become more energy-efficient, while research infrastructure gets a much-needed boost. The state expects these measures to create a more attractive environment for families, students, and researchers alike.
