Bayerische Transformations- und Forschungsstiftung

The Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation was established in 1990 on the initiative of the Bavarian State Government. It has an endowment funded by the proceeds of previous state participations and is designed as a consumption foundation. The foundation supports application-oriented research and innovation projects in natural sciences and technology, in which science and industry—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—collaborate. Funding amounts range from €50,000 to €3 million per project or consortium, depending on the project type, with a maximum duration of three years. Additionally, the foundation supports doctoral and postdoctoral scholarships and provides funds for international research collaborations. In the field of "Transformation," Bavarian companies are financially supported in location-relevant change initiatives.

Actively shaping Bavaria's future through innovation: The Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation strengthens the collaboration between science and industry, promotes knowledge and technology transfer, and supports companies in managing technological and economic transformation processes. Our goal is to position Bavaria in the international competition for key technologies, create sustainable jobs, and permanently secure the excellent living and business conditions.

Universities, research institutions, and companies of all sizes in Bavaria are funded, with a special focus on SMEs. The target group includes scientific-technical cooperative projects between industry and research, research consortia with multiple partners, as well as location-relevant transformation initiatives. Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers receive scholarships within ongoing funding projects to strengthen the scientific junior staff and international networking.