The EIC's Pathfinder program offers a great opportunity to develop breakthrough technologies with partners at an early stage. After successful completion, follow-up programs such as EIC Transition or EIC Accelerator can then be used for commercialization. There are two formats: Pathfinder Open is open to all technologies. Pathfinder Challenge describes specific challenges for which [...]
The EIC Accelerator program is an excellent opportunity for high-tech or deep-tech companies to make their technology, which is already functioning as a prototype (TRL 6), ready for the market. In addition, high subsidies and a capital contribution can be claimed. Only suitable for absolute top projects: Only 3-6% of applications are approved. [...]
The ERDF funds are an important component of the federal states' funding policy. The federal states set up their own programs, which are co-financed by the EU. You can find the specific programs in your federal state in the funding database, which is updated daily. Maximum grant per company: varies depending on the [...]
The BMBF regularly calls for proposals for specialist programs in specific areas. Technology companies often find interesting pre-competitive funding opportunities, for example as part of the bioeconomy ideas competition, battery research or in the medical sector. Maximum grant per company: varies depending on the specific program Flat rate: depending on the program [...]
In addition to the large energy research program, the BMWK offers a number of other interesting programs - especially for the integration of modern technologies into everyday operations. Maximum grant per company: varies depending on the specific program Flat rate: depending on the program Subsidy: depending on the program Funding [...]
The 7th Energy Research Program is the most important funding instrument for the energy transition. Technology companies will find the tasks eligible for funding in 14 funding priorities. Participation in a joint project is usually worthwhile. Maximum grant per company: varies depending on the specific program Flat rate: + 100 % of personnel [...]
An established program for high-tech SMEs to develop and test an innovative technology alone or with partners at the prototype level. Maximum grant per company: needs-based, usual amounts around 500,000 euros Flat rate: + 100 % of personnel costs Grant: 50 % for industrial research, 25 % for experimental development, 10-20 % [...]
The Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) is the program of choice for limited technical innovations from SMEs that are to be developed and brought to market in 1-2 years. Not well suited for software projects. Maximum grant per company: EUR 135,000 - 270,00 Flat rate: + 100 % of personnel costs [...]
NanoWorldMaps has started the concept phase in 2023. Concepts for the establishment of the nodes and their instrumentation are being developed. Furthermore, processes for access are being defined in order to provide researchers from academia and industry with tailored services. NanoWorldMaps will become a distributed research infrastructure with internationally distributed imaging nodes, each equipped with [...]
OrganoPor is a research project. The second round has just started: Together with leading companies in the building materials industry, the Fraunhofer-LBF is developing the technology to market maturity. Sustainable and cost-effective thermal building insulation made from natural materials About OrganoPor OrganoPor is a research project to develop innovative thermal insulation [...]
