Sustainable Renewable Resources
Nationwide funding program of the BMEL to support research, development, and demonstration projects in the field of sustainable renewable resources with grants of up to 100% for basic research, up to 50% for industrial research, and up to 25% for experimental development. Two-stage application process via the Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR).
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for research, development, and demonstration of innovative methods, technologies, and products for the sustainable extraction, processing, and use of renewable resources to strengthen the bioeconomy and achieve climate and environmental protection goals.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Costs for instruments and equipment
- Materials and consumables
- Contract research and patent licensing costs
- Consulting and services
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Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of land and buildings
- Acquisition costs for passenger cars and sales vehicles
- Costs for office furnishings
- Loan procurement costs
- Leasing costs
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Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Establishment in Germany
- Project corresponds to the objectives of the funding program and has significant federal interest
- Proof of necessary professional qualifications as well as personnel and material resources
- Overall financing of the project must be secured
- Project must be carried out at least partially in Germany
Documents required for application
- Project outline
- Project proposal including description of objectives, start, completion, and location
- Cost and financing plan
- Information on the type of funding
Evaluation criteria
- Contribution to a sustainable bioeconomy
- Degree of innovation of the project
- Resource efficiency and climate protection aspects
- Knowledge and technology transfer
- Federal interest and societal dialogue
Description
The nationwide grant program of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture is aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises, public institutions, and research institutions based in Germany. It supports research, development, and demonstration projects in the areas of energy efficiency & renewable energies, agriculture & rural development, energy efficiency & climate protection, as well as climate protection. Within the framework of a two-stage process via the Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe (FNR), up to 100% of eligible costs for basic research, up to 50% for industrial research, and up to 25% for experimental development can be subsidized. The goal is the development of innovative technologies, processes, and products for the sustainable extraction, processing, and use of renewable resources, thereby strengthening the bioeconomy and achieving climate and environmental protection objectives.
Prerequisites for funding include, among other things, a location in Germany, demonstrated federal interest in the project, professional qualification, sufficient personnel and material resources, as well as secured overall financing. Eligible costs include, for example, personnel costs, equipment, materials and supplies, contract research, license fees, consulting and service costs, travel expenses, and an overhead allowance. Excluded are, among others, the acquisition of land and buildings, passenger cars, office furnishings, leasing and rental costs, taxes, and fully depreciated assets. Selection is based on criteria such as contribution to a sustainable bioeconomy, degree of innovation, resource efficiency, knowledge and technology transfer, and societal dialogue.