Funding of research and development projects in the funding program "DNA of sustainable mobility. Digital – Sustainable – System-capable"

The funding program “DNA of Sustainable Mobility. Digital – Sustainable – System-capable” supports application-oriented research and development projects in the German vehicle and mobility sector. The goal is to develop and pre-competitively test innovative technologies in the areas of digitalization, sustainability, and system capability. Participants from companies, universities, research institutions, municipal bodies, or associations can apply with their collaborative projects, provided that at least two partners are involved and a business location exists in Germany. The grant funds expenses such as personnel, material, as well as specific research and development costs, with projects expected to demonstrate particularly high transfer and scaling potential. The initiative aims to actively drive technological change in the mobility industry and strengthen the long-term competitiveness of Germany as a business and science location.

The funding program relies on active collaboration among various stakeholders and places special emphasis on the practical implementation of innovative solutions. Applicants must submit, in addition to a detailed project description, a financing plan, curricula vitae, and project outlines, which are to be uploaded via the electronic system easy‑Online. Continuous application submission allows for flexible application periods, while the evaluation of project ideas takes place competitively on March 31 and September 30 each year. This grant program makes a clearly strategic contribution to future mobility, promoting not only technological innovations but also a sustainable and system-oriented approach in the transport sector. Further details on eligibility criteria and evaluation standards provide comprehensive information that paves the way for a successful funding application.