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Apply for innovation funding

Grants from the state development bank or the federal government for research and development projects by small and medium-sized enterprises.

Wo wohnen Sie?

Damit wir Apply for innovation funding mit dem zuständigen Landesförderbank in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 3 monthsSuccess rate: 55.0 %
Last reviewed: August 04, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Personalausweis oder Reisepass · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    Apply directly online

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos (Förderantrag)

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Submit a project proposal

    Description of the innovative aspects, market potential, and project plan.

  2. 2

    Apply for a grant

    Following a positive review of the proposal, including a detailed cost and financing plan.

  3. 3

    Approval and Project Implementation

    Including interim and usage reports.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Small and medium-sized enterprises with research, development, or innovation projects.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 3 months

Success rate

approx. 55.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • The project outline is not described in sufficient detail
  • Eligible and ineligible costs are not clearly distinguished

Common reasons for rejection

  • The project does not demonstrate a sufficient degree of innovation
  • The program's funding budget has been exhausted

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

File a written objection within 30 days – with reasons why the decision is wrong and any missing evidence.

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Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Innovationsförderung beantragen?

In der Regel ca. 90 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz
Data quality
100 %

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