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EXIST Transfer of Research

EXIST-Forschungstransfer

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE) · Nationwide

Status unclear
Grant
Amount
Up to €180,000
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Key facts

Funding for development-intensive research spin-offs with an existing proof of principle. Phase I funds up to four positions and material costs at the university; Phase II supports the new company with up to 180,000 EUR.

Funding body
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE) (Federal)
Amount
Up to €180,000
Funding rate
75% of eligible costs
Duration
18 months
Where
Nationwide

Who can apply

Stages

  • Idea
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed

Applicants

  • University spin-offs
  • Researchers
  • Founding teams
Incorporation
Before or after incorporation

Last verified 9 November 2026

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