Funding knowledge, made practical.
Deep-dive explainers on every program we run, who qualifies, what is covered and how to apply. Written by the engineers and ex-assessors who do this for a living.
Guides across every program
New explainers added regularly. Looking for news and deadlines? See the blog.
German programs
The Research Allowance, explained
Cash back on R&D for any company taxed in Germany.
Read more → ZIMZIM for SME innovation
Grants for market-oriented R&D, solo or in cooperation.
Read more → GRWGRW investment grants
Funding tied to jobs in Germany’s assisted areas.
Read more → WIPANOWIPANO for patents
Up to 50% of patenting costs for IP newcomers.
Read more → BAFA EEWBAFA EEW energy efficiency
Up to 60% for efficiency measures, grant or loan.
Read more → KMU-innovativKMU-innovativ high-risk R&D
Up to 60% for SMEs in key technology fields.
Read more → KfWKfW innovation loans
Low-interest finance with liability relief for your bank.
Read more → EXISTEXIST for spin-offs
Stipends and coaching for research-based founders.
Read more →European programs
EIC Accelerator deep dive
Grant up to €2.5m plus equity up to €10m.
Read more → EurostarsEurostars international R&D
~50% in Germany for cross-border SME projects.
Read more → Horizon EuropeHorizon Europe explained
70–100% for collaborative R&I consortia.
Read more → EU Innovation FundEU Innovation Fund
Up to 60% for first-of-a-kind clean tech.
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