Start-up grant
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exist Research transfer
exist research transfer supports outstanding research-based start-up projects that involve complex and risky development work.
Terms and conditions for existing research transfer
exist research transfer consists of two funding phases:
In the first funding phase, research results with start-up potential are to be further developed. The aim is to clarify questions in connection with the implementation of scientific results in technical products and processes, to develop the business idea based on this into a business plan and to prepare the planned company foundation.
In the second funding phase, the focus is on further development work, the launch of business activities and preparations for external corporate financing.
Funding body
The BMWE funding program exist Forschungstransfer is co-financed by the European Social Fund (ESF). The ESF is one of the European Structural and Investment Funds. You can find more information on this at www.die-strukturfonds.de. Corresponding adjustments that must be observed for the grant can be found in the annexes to the grant notification and at www.esf.de.
Current downloads
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Manual - existing research transfer
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Directive exist Research Transfer - Funding Directive of June 03, 2024
Status: June 03, 2024 / PDF / 713 KB
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Further information on the existing research transfer
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Information and documents for applying for the funding phases
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