Companies that invest in research and development strengthen their competitiveness and secure their future. Government funding programs support R&D projects with grants, allowances and promotional loans.
Research and development funding helps companies to develop new products, processes or services and bring them to market more quickly. Small and medium-sized companies in particular benefit as they can finance their innovation projects through programs such as ZIM or the research allowance. Depending on the program, personnel costs, external development contracts, material and overhead costs are funded. One clear advantage is that many programs are open to all technologies and can be used in different sectors.
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.
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.
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