Promotion of Innovation Competence with Non-Profit Industrial Research Institutions (INNO-KOM)
Grant to support non-profit industrial research institutions in structurally weak regions of Germany for preliminary research, market-oriented R&D, and capital infrastructure measures. Duration up to 30 months.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The program supports external, non-profit industrial research institutions in structurally weak regions of Germany in conducting preliminary research, market-oriented research and development projects, as well as investment measures to improve scientific and technical infrastructure.
Eligible expenses
- Preliminary research
- Market-oriented research and development projects
- Investment measures for infrastructure improvement
Eligible to apply
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Non-profit, legally independent research institution
- Not part of a university or publicly funded scientific community
- Headquarters or branch office in a structurally weak region (GFZ funding area)
- Implementation of the project in a structurally weak region
- High degree of novelty and technical risk of the project
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Documents required for application
- Application form of EURONORM GmbH
- Cooperation agreement for joint projects
Evaluation criteria
- High degree of novelty and technical risk
- Market opportunities and economic feasibility
- Necessity of funding for the timeframe
- Qualification of the research institution and equipment
Description
INNO-KOM supports non-profit, externally operated industrial research institutions in structurally weak regions of Germany. The grant funds preliminary research, market-oriented research and development projects, as well as investment measures for the modernization of scientific and technical infrastructure. Projects with a high degree of novelty and technical risk are funded, which would only be feasible with significant delays without public funding. The goal is to strengthen innovation competence in the fields of research & innovation and to secure technology transfer to small and medium-sized enterprises in the long term. An eligible institution must be legally independent and separate from regular university operations or publicly funded scientific communities, and must have a branch or headquarters located within a designated GFZ funding area.
The funding rate ranges between 70% and 90% of eligible expenses, depending on the project category. The maximum duration is 30 months. Evaluation criteria include the degree of novelty, technical feasibility, market opportunities, as well as the qualifications and resources of the applicants. Collaborations between multiple research institutions are possible but require a formal cooperation agreement. Applications can be submitted at any time prior to the start of the project using the official application form. INNO-KOM thus makes a sustainable contribution to strengthening the innovative capacity of structurally weak regions and creates attractive conditions for industry-related research institutions to advance SME-oriented solutions.