das Förderinstrument
Translation
funding instrument, support tool, promotional instrument
Examples
Steuererleichterungen sind ein wichtiges Förderinstrument.
Tax breaks are an important support tool.
Die EU bietet verschiedene Förderinstrumente für Unternehmen an.
The EU offers various funding instruments for companies.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((als Förderinstrument)) ((nutzen)) to use sth. as a support tool The government uses loans as a support tool.
Similar Words
die Fördermaßnahme (support measure), das Förderprogramm (funding program), die Subvention (subsidy)
Etymology
From 'fördern' (to promote, support) + 'Instrument' (instrument, tool). A tool for promoting something.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a financial or legal 'instrument' used to 'further' (fördern) a goal.