Funding knowledge, made practical.
Deep-dive explainers on every program we run, who qualifies, what is covered and how to apply. Written from first-hand application experience: by founders who claimed these programmes for their previous companies themselves.
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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