Grant

InnoRampUp

Funding for deep tech startups in Hamburg that are less than 2 years old, with non-repayable grants to support technology development and market entry.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline: Ongoing
Application level: Advanced
Region: Hamburg

Funding objective

Support for technology-oriented young companies (deep tech startups) in Hamburg through grants to commercialize research results, develop prototypes, and accelerate market entry.

Eligible to apply

  • Founders
  • Companies

Funding requirements

  • Deeptech startup
  • Founding date less than 2 years ago
  • Located in Hamburg

Description

The InnoRampUp program targets technology-oriented deep tech startups based in Hamburg that are no older than two years at the time of application. Non-repayable grants are provided to translate research results into marketable products and prototypes. The goal is to support young companies in developing highly innovative technologies and to accelerate their market entry. The program is managed by IFB Innovationsstarter GmbH on behalf of the Hamburg Authority for Economy and Innovation (BWI) and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Interested founders benefit from a needs-based funding scheme that covers both development and market entry phases. The continuous submission option allows for flexible responses to project progress. InnoRampUp strengthens the competitiveness of the regional startup ecosystem and promotes the commercialization of scientific innovations. The financial support helps to exploit scaling potentials and advance sustainable growth in the deep tech sector.

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