Development for Aerospace (LuRaFo)
Grant program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the aerospace sector and related technology fields, as well as for research institutions in Bremen participating in application-oriented R&D collaborative projects. Funding covers 50% of eligible costs or 100% for research institutions.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the aerospace sector and related technological fields, as well as for Bremen-based research and knowledge dissemination institutions as cooperation partners of a company within the framework of application-oriented R&D collaborative projects.
Eligible expenses
- Project costs for research and development
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- SMEs from the aerospace sector and related technology fields
- Research institutions in Bremen as cooperation partners
- Application-oriented R&D collaborative projects
Description
The Development for Aerospace (LuRaFo) program supports application-oriented research and development collaborative projects of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in aerospace as well as related technology fields. Research institutions and knowledge dissemination organizations in Bremen can also be eligible as cooperation partners. The funding amount covers up to 50% of eligible project costs, and even 100% for research institutions. Thus, LuRaFo represents an attractive source of financing for innovative initiatives that not only explore technologically new paths but also offer economic potential for the Bremen region and beyond.
The grant program is designed to be open nationwide and offers companies as well as educational institutions and public entities a continuous application opportunity. By specifically supporting collaborative projects, LuRaFo contributes to strengthening the research and innovation landscape in Germany. The Senator for Economy, Ports and Transformation Bremen, as the funding agency, manages the allocation of funds and ensures competent support for the project sponsors. Interested stakeholders from industry and science are thereby enabled to advance technical developments, expand expertise, and establish sustainable collaborations that contribute to technological progress at both national and international levels in the long term.
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