You can access the electronic application system here

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Project funding with the Entry-Level Model

This funding is intended to break down the barriers involved in launching cooperations between companies and science and research institutions. It helps recipients carry out an initial project together on a small scale.

One-off subsidies are provided to cover expenditure required to clarify scientific issues that may occur in the run-up to product, process or service developments. Examples include feasibility studies or process analyses.

Expenditure of up to €7,500 is 100 % subsidised. Higher expenditure must be borne by the company submitting the application.

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Project funding with the Standard Model

This funding instrument is aimed at the concrete implementation of technology and knowledge transfer projects. Costs are subsidised for external research and development activities on planning, development and implementation. These activities must be aimed at making new or improved products, services and processes ready-for-market or ready-for-production.

Funding is provided as co-financing, with up to 70 % of eligible expenditure covered – up to a maximum of €15,000.

 

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Advanced funding for digitisation projects

If the core of your project is focused on digitisation, then you can get more comprehensive funding within the Standard Model. This type of special funding is granted to developers of digital products.

Up to 70% of eligible expenditure – up to a maximum of €45,000 – is subsidised as co-financing.

Companies can apply for funding within the Standard Model within a period of three years for a maximum of three clearly separate projects. The projects to be funded can be based on one another in terms of content. Advanced funding for digitisation projects within the Standard Model can only be applied for once.

Digitisation funding includes, in particular, projects in the following areas of technology:

  • Communication technology;
  • Sensors;
  • Embedded systems;
  • Actuator technology;
  • Human-machine interfaces (behavioural models, assistance systems);
  • Software/system technology (including safety and security technologies);
  • Standards/norms in the above areas.

Your contact

Regina Köhler, 030 / 2125-4792
transferbonus@ibb-business-team.de

 

Eligibility criteria and application

The funding criteria and application process at a glance (only in German)

 

 

Apply

Go to German application system

 

Funding guidelines

Download funding guidelines of Transfer BONUS (pdf - only in German)

 

 

Combine the Transfer BONUS with other funding schemes

We have the perfect funding scheme for your start-up, offering diversity and helping you launch and grow your business.

 

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