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Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Bavarian Transformation Fund (Bayerischer Transformationsfonds)

Provides research teams and institutions for Bavarian Transformation Fund TFT TFO TFK in climate technology, energy systems, and manufacturing.

OpenBayern Innovativ GmbHGermany

The Bavarian Transformation Fund (Bayerischer Transformationsfonds) provides non-repayable grants to Bavarian companies undergoing structural transition to new business models. Backed by approximately €350 million from the capital stock of the Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation, the fund is available for a limited multi-year period. Applications are managed by Projektträger Bayern (PT…

Investments in R&D of innovative technologies (TFT); conversion of production processes and organisational innovation (TFO); chemical/biochemical plastic recycling plants and other innovative recycling plants (TFK). All Bavarian sectors and regions.

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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.€350M

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