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Innovation Voucher Bavaria (IGS / Innovationsgutschein)

Innovation Voucher Bavaria — Standard & Special

Backs research teams and institutions for Innovation Voucher Bavaria Standard & Special in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and climate technology.

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The Innovation Voucher Bavaria (Innovationsgutschein Bayern) is administered by Projektträger Bayern (PTB) at Bayern Innovativ on behalf of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi). The program subsidises external R&D services commissioned by small Bavarian companies and trade businesses, with the goal of developing or significantly improving a marke

New or significantly improved products, processes, or services developed through external R&D service providers. Technical and technological innovations only — not internal process tooling.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.40%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.bayern-innovativ.de