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SME-innovative: Future of Value Creation
Research funding for small and medium-sized enterprises for the development and application of AI-based technologies in value creation processes. Applications possible until 15.04.2026.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Funding of research and development projects of small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of "Future of Value Creation" with a focus on AI integration in crafts, trade, and industry.
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- SMEs according to the EU definition
- Registered office or place of business in Germany
- Submission of a research and development project
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing and utilization plan
- Curriculum vitae of the project management
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Technological relevance
- Market prospects
Description
SME-Innovative: Future of Value Creation promotes research and development of small and medium-sized enterprises nationwide in the field of intelligent value creation processes. The goal is the integration of artificial intelligence in crafts, trade, and industry to create sustainable production and business models. As a grant program, it supports projects that combine innovation content, technological relevance, and promising market perspectives. Interested companies can submit applications until 15.04.2026 and benefit from financial strengthening of their research and development activities. The funding covers topics such as digitalization, corporate financing, consulting, as well as other innovation-driven focal points.
Eligible for funding are SMEs as defined by the EU with headquarters or a place of business in Germany that present a concrete research and development project. Evaluation focuses particularly on scientific and technical progress, market applicability, and scalability of the results. For application submission, a detailed project description, a financing and utilization plan, as well as the CV of the project management must be provided. This gives companies the opportunity to realize their pioneering AI solutions in a competitive selection process and to strengthen long-term value creation in their respective industries.
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