Funding of research projects with Taiwan on research and innovation cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence
Bilateral funding of research and innovation collaborations in the field of Artificial Intelligence between Germany and Taiwan. Project outlines must be submitted electronically via easy-Online by 12/12/2025.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding measure is to establish and expand German-Taiwanese research collaborations in the field of Artificial Intelligence, to deepen the knowledge transfer between science and industry, and to build a long-term innovation partnership. The funded collaborative projects are intended to generate methodological advances in AI topics, develop innovative technologies, and ensure sustainable cooperation between German and Taiwanese institutions.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Travel expenses
- Project flat rate (universities)
- Costs for instruments and equipment
- Contract research and consulting
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Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of hardware and software as basic equipment
- Acquisition of real estate
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Submission of the project outline by 12.12.2025
- Involvement of one German and one Taiwanese partner each
- SMEs must meet the EU definition
- Proof of an establishment or branch in Germany
Documents required for application
- Project outline
- Formal funding application
- Financing plan
- Project description
- Letters of Intent (optional)
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content and scientific excellence
- Strategic relevance and sustainability of the partnership
- Quality of the work plan and feasibility
- Relevance to national AI strategies and knowledge transfer
Description
The bilateral funding initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Spaceflight (BMFTR) supports collaborations between German universities, research institutions, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their Taiwanese partners. The goal is to establish long-term innovation partnerships in the field of Artificial Intelligence to develop methodological breakthroughs and application-oriented technologies. Both fundamental research collaborations and industry-related development projects are funded. Focus topics include decentralized Edge AI, hybrid models, intelligent manufacturing, predictive simulations, and AI-supported agriculture. A two-stage selection process initially allows for the submission of a German-English project outline, followed by an invitation to submit a full application. Scientific excellence, innovation content, and the strategic relevance of the partnership constitute the central evaluation criteria.
Funding is provided as a non-repayable grant covering up to 100% of eligible expenses, with a total funding amount of up to €1.2 million per collaborative project. The maximum possible duration is 36 months. Eligible cost items include, among others, personnel costs, travel expenses, equipment and instrument costs, project flat rates for universities, contract research, as well as measures for science communication. Basic equipment such as standard hardware and software as well as real estate are not funded. A prerequisite is the involvement of at least one German and one Taiwanese entity, the EU SME definition for commercial partners, and proof of a business establishment or branch in Germany. Project outlines can be submitted electronically via the easy-Online system until December 12, 2025. The initiative deepens knowledge transfer between science and industry and contributes to the implementation of the Hightech Agenda Germany as well as the FITS 2030 Innovation Agenda.