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KMU-innovativ

KMU-innovativ — Stichtag

Funds German small and medium enterprises pursuing high-impact innovation in AI, climate, energy, and built environments.

KMU-innovativ is the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) initiative that simplifies access to R&D grants for German SMEs across eleven technology fields: biomedicine, bioeconomy, electronics and autonomous driving, ICT, interactive technologies, climate and energy, materials research, medical technology, photonics and quantum technologies, resources and circular economy, and

Open across all 11 KMU-innovativ technology fields (biomedicine, bioeconomy, electronics & autonomous driving, ICT, interactive technologies, climate & energy, materials research, medical technology, photonics & quantum, resources & circular economy, future value creation). Each field has its own Bekanntmachung and its own Skizzentool.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.12 weeks
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bmbf.de