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WIPANO – Knowledge and Technology Transfer through Patents and Standards

WIPANO Knowledge Transfer through Standardization

Funds German companies and public research organizations that convert publicly funded research into technical standards through joint WIPANO cooperation projects.

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WIPANO Knowledge Transfer through Standardization (German: Wissenstransfer durch Normung und Standardisierung) is one of three components under the WIPANO directive (Wissens- und Technologietransfer durch Patente und Normen — knowledge and technology transfer through patents and standards), run by Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE, formerly BMWK) and implemented by P

Cooperation projects that convert publicly funded research results into new or revised technical standards and norms (for example test and certification standards), run jointly by a university or non-university research institution together with at least one company.

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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 26 Jul 2026Source: www.innovation-beratung-foerderung.de