KMU-Innovativ – ein Förderprogramm für innovative Projekte, das kontinuierlich für deutsche KMUs offen steht

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By Anna Radtchick

SME-INNOVATIVE – A FUNDING PROGRAMME FOR INNOVATIVE PROJECTS CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE FOR GERMAN SME’S

SME-innovative is a funding programme for cutting-edge research and development projects for SMEs implemented by the Research Center Jülich. It is a part of the High-Tech Strategy and the “Right of way for small and medium-sized enterprises” ten-point programme from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) to promote innovation. SME-innovative funds high-tech projects that fit into one of the following technology fields that are particularly important for Germany’s future:

• Bioeconomy

• Electronics and autonomous driving; high-performance computing

• Research for civil security

• Information and communication technologies

• Interactive technologies for health and quality of life

• Materials research

• Medical technology

• Photonics and quantum technologies

• Production research

• Resource efficiency and climate protection

With SME-innovative, the BMBF aims to simplify the funding application and approval process for SMEs. This is the reason why the programme includes a “pilot service” (“Lotsendienst”) for businesses with little to no previous experience in implementing research and development projects. It provides guidance on which support is appropriate and how to apply for funding. There is also a simplified credit assessment to give small businesses a better chance of obtaining funding. Furthermore, SMEs engaged in research receive special help with particularly high-risk projects.

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