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The German federal government supports research and innovation projects. Get to know more about to whom and how funding is provided.

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You are planning an ambitious research or development project and have never applied for project funding before? You do not know if there is a suitable funding programme for your project and what must be observed? The easiest solution is to call us. We will answer your questions quickly and save you days of further search. The Federal Government supports the development of products, services, processes or business models. We will advise you on the funding possibilities available for your project.

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Federal Government

The German Government supports innovative projects and ideas in research through targeted funding programmes. Research funding aims to maintain and expand scientific competences, strategic technology developments and processes.

Federal Funding Advisory Service on Research and Innovation

We are the central point of contact for any questions concerning research and innovation funding. We inform about the federal research structure, funding programmes and persons to contact as well as about current funding priorities and initiatives.

Funding for SMEs

SMEs are a driving force of economic development in Germany. Innovation funding as part of the Federal Government's economic funding aims at strengthening the innovation competence and competitiveness of SMEs.

Stakeholders

Germany's federal system enables both the Federal Government and the Länder (state) governments to fund German research in their respective spheres of responsibility. Also, the European Union provides a framework for funding research and innovation.