diff --git a/commands/add.go b/commands/add.go
index f4b30e168b04a5c3f3e00197108834acf1ef5de8..59eea3168497698cb9ccd50d2d45b03d9b6271b4 100644
--- a/commands/add.go
+++ b/commands/add.go
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ func addTable(name string) {
 		- Generate Test Data for the new table if wanted
 		- Add Table to import-sql.sh
 		- Add Description to the DBML file
-		- Add Description and mermaid to the README.md file
+		- Add Description and mermaid and DBML to the README.md file
 		- Add Test to gitlab-ci.yml
 		- Add to CHANGELOG.md
 		- Bump version in datasmith.yaml
diff --git a/commands/init.go b/commands/init.go
index d61a45ce15577b606d4f3829ef7c418d1d341880..73859c25c2c5afccb0659908db96c27125842eb7 100644
--- a/commands/init.go
+++ b/commands/init.go
@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ func InitProject(name string, dbType string) {
 	// Create project directories
 	createProjectDirs(slug)
 
+	// Create README.md file from template
+	createReadmeFile(slug, name, dbType)
+
 	// Create CHANGELOG.md file from template
 	createChangelogFile(slug)
 
@@ -79,12 +82,6 @@ func InitProject(name string, dbType string) {
 	// Create k8s/deployment.template.yaml file from template based on dbType
 	createK8sDeploymentFile(slug, dbType)
 
-	// TODO: copy base files from https://gitlab.ard.de/br/buzzboard/database/-/tree/develop?ref_type=heads
-	/*
-		- README.md
-		- Add Tests from segen des tages
-	*/
-
 	fmt.Printf("Initialized new project structure in '%s'\n", slug)
 
 	fmt.Println("Initializing Git repository...")
@@ -122,6 +119,21 @@ func createProjectDirs(projectName string) {
 	}
 }
 
+// createReadmeFile creates the README.md file from template
+func createReadmeFile(projectDir, projectName, dbType string) {
+	data := map[string]interface{}{
+		"Name":   projectName,
+		"DbType": dbType,
+	}
+
+	err := templates.CreateFileFromTemplate(projectDir, "", "README.md", "README.md", data)
+	if err != nil {
+		fmt.Printf("Error creating README.md file: %v\n", err)
+	} else {
+		fmt.Printf("Created file: %s/README.md\n", projectDir)
+	}
+}
+
 // createChangelogFile creates the CHANGELOG.md file from template
 func createChangelogFile(projectDir string) {
 	data := map[string]interface{}{
diff --git a/templates/README.md.tmpl b/templates/README.md.tmpl
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000..a5434deece43b2d7b16454b3c8528726b3d2a950
--- /dev/null
+++ b/templates/README.md.tmpl
@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+# Database :: {{ .Name }}
+
+The main {{ .DbType }} Database Structure.
+
+TODO: Describe your Database even more
+
+We are using SEMVER, so there is always a container with the latest version and one with the tag `latest` and one with `stable`
+
+[[_TOC_]]
+
+## Structure
+
+The database is structured in the following way:
+
+NO TABLES GIVEN
+
+```mermaid
+erDiagram
+    
+```
+
+```dbml
+
+```
+
+## Contributing
+
+We appreciate and welcome contributions from the community to enhance the features and overall quality of this project. Whether you're a developer, tester, or enthusiastic user, there are several ways [you can contribute](CONTRIBUTING.md).
+
+## License
+
+This Project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE.md). Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it according to your needs.
+
+## Authors
+
+- **[Dominik Sigmund](https://gitlab.ard.de/dominik.sigmund)** - Lead Developer
+
+## Acknowledgments
+
+We appreciate the collaborative efforts that have contributed to the success of {{ .Name }} Database. We'd like to thank the following individuals and organizations for their support and contributions:
+
+- (none yet, but you could be the first!)
+
+## Support
+
+If you can't find a solution to your issue in the documentation, feel free to reach out to us for assistance. We offer support through the following channels:
+
+- **Email:** For non-urgent matters or if you prefer email communication, you can reach us at [devops@br.de](mailto:devops@br.de). Please provide detailed information about your issue so that we can assist you more effectively.
+
+## Important Note
+
+When seeking support, make sure to include the following information in your message:
+
+1. A detailed description of the issue you're facing.
+2. Steps to reproduce the problem (if applicable).
+3. Relevant configuration details.
+4. Any error messages or logs related to the issue.
+
+This information will help us understand your situation better and provide a more accurate and timely response.
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