Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)
About the funder
The Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Spaceflight (BMFTR) is a supreme federal authority in Germany dedicated to the promotion and coordination of research projects, technological innovations, and spaceflight initiatives. It develops funding programs, announcements, and initiatives to strengthen competitiveness and foster sustainable solutions in science and industry. The BMFTR operates its own portals and information services to support the transfer of research results into practice and to advance international cooperation.
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Mission & Vision
The mission of the BMFTR is to promote excellent research, pioneering technology development, and space activities. We strive to accelerate innovation, strengthen the transfer of knowledge into practice, and establish Germany as a leading location for science and technology.
Target groups
The funding programs of the BMFTR are aimed at research institutions, universities, industrial companies, and start-ups, as well as international partners. In particular, the ministry supports project consortia that work interdisciplinarily and contribute to sustainable development, competitiveness, and technological sovereignty.