Equity Investments in Innovative and Technology-Oriented Companies
Venture capital for young technology-oriented companies in Rhineland-Palatinate. Investments up to €500,000 with a term usually of 10 years. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Venture Capital Company for Technology Promotion (WFT) provides venture capital to young technology-oriented companies to enable the development and market introduction of innovative products, production processes, and services. In addition to financial support, qualified assistance is offered in the areas of controlling and marketing. The goal is to eliminate the lack of equity and commercial deficiencies, which often lead to the failure of new technology companies, from the outset.
Eligible expenses
- Costs for development or market launch projects
Eligible to apply
- Companies
- Founders
Funding requirements
- Company not older than 5 years or, in individual cases, start-ups
- Viable business concept
- Equity or equity-like funds in the amount of the requested participation (capital parity)
Description
The Venture Capital Financing Company for Technology Promotion in Rhineland-Palatinate Ltd. (WFT) offers young, technology-oriented companies venture capital investments of up to €500,000. The goal is to bring innovative products, production processes, and services to market readiness and to compensate for commercial deficiencies at an early stage. The duration of the investment typically extends over ten years, with up to 75% of the project costs potentially covered. A prerequisite for funding is a viable business concept, a business location in Rhineland-Palatinate, as well as the provision of equity or equity-like funds equal to the requested investment (capital parity). Applications can be submitted at any time.
In addition to financial support, the funded company benefits from qualified guidance in the areas of controlling and marketing. This systematically addresses common causes of failure for young technology companies – lack of equity and insufficient commercial expertise. The funding is aimed at companies and start-ups whose founding dates back no longer than five years (in individual cases, investments in older companies may also be considered). By combining venture capital and professional support, WFT creates optimal conditions for sustainable growth, innovation, and the successful market entry of pioneering technologies.
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