Benefit quickly and efficiently from state funding and government grants.
This funding instrument combines EU funds (ERDF/JTF) and serves as a strategic framework for promoting innovation, digitalization, environmental protection, and regional development in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Forschungszulage is a funding instrument aimed specifically at German companies that invest in research and development (R&D). Since 2020, the Forschungszulage Act (FZulG) has enabled companies to deduct up to 35% of their R&D costs from their tax burden and thus gain valuable liquidity. This applies to both in-house research projects and contract research.
Young start-ups in Berlin can receive a grant of up to €50,000 for innovative business ideas with the GründungsBONUS Plus. Funding is available for technology-oriented or creative projects in the early growth phase, e.g. product development, market entry or scaling.
Grüne Gründungen NRW supports innovative startups in the green economy that develop environmentally friendly products, services, or processes. Funding is provided as a grant of up to 80%, with a maximum of €600,000 per project. The program focuses on prototype development in areas such as energy, mobility, resources, and biodiversity, and projects are selected through competitive calls.
GRW (Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures) promotes investments in structurally weak regions. Grants of up to 50% are available for small companies from an investment sum of 60,000 euros. Medium-sized and large companies can receive funding for investments of 2 million euros or more. Eligible projects include production facilities, tourism projects and job creation.
The program is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises that are active in research. Funding is provided for high-risk, technology-oriented R&D projects in future-oriented fields such as bioeconomy, medical technology or IT security. The funding rate is between 40% and 60%, depending on the topic and company size.
ProFIT supports research and development projects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Berlin and Brandenburg, also in cooperation with research institutions. Funding is provided as a grant or loan with a funding rate of up to 80 percent.
The Transfer BONUS promotes cooperation between Berlin companies and scientific institutions. R&D services (e.g. feasibility studies, prototypes) are funded with up to €45,000 as a grant to strengthen knowledge transfer and implement innovative ideas.
ZIM promotes technology-open research and development projects in SMEs and in cooperation with research institutions. Funding is provided as a grant of up to 45%, with maximum funding depending on the type of project and number of partners. Innovation networks are also supported.
We analyze your projects and identify the funding program that offers you the highest funding amount and the best prospects of success. In this way, we ensure that you receive the maximum financial benefit for your investments and innovation projects.
Our experts will process your funding application quickly and conscientiously – and with a great deal of experience regarding the optimal application content. We take care of all the formalities so that your funding is released as quickly as possible and you benefit from the financial advantages at an early stage.
While you take care of your core business, we take care of all the necessary application documents such as business plans, project descriptions and financial planning in addition to advising you on funding. With our experience in the optimal assessment of costs, we maximize your chances of obtaining higher subsidies.
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