SPRIND R&D Grants
Funds German teams through SPRIND grants with outcome linked support for technology development and testing pathways.
SPRIND's R&D grant instrument is a direct, bespoke funding mechanism administered by the Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen (SPRIND), the German Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation, headquartered in Leipzig. Unlike competitive challenges with fixed deadlines, R&D grants operate on a rolling intake — applicants submit at any time by email to projects@sprind.org or through the online form a…
Breakthrough R&D across SPRIND sectors: AI, life sciences, energy, materials, mobility, quantum, space, security. No topic restrictions — project must target disruptive potential.
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🇩🇪SPRIND · Germany
Funds teams that curate a valuable health dataset and prove its worth with a working AI application.
SPRIND Next Frontier Robotics Challenge — Stage 1
🇩🇪SPRIND · Germany
Funds European teams building complete multi-purpose robots or the breakthrough hardware inside them.
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🇩🇪SPRIND · Germany
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🇩🇪SPRIND · Germany
Invests in German deep-tech ventures through shared-equity support with private co-financing and downside risk share.
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🇩🇪SPRIND · Germany
Supports early-stage German innovators through a pilot challenge route with mentoring and development funding.
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🇩🇪SPRIND · Germany
Funds teams in Germany through a continuous hormone-monitoring challenge for advanced sensor development.
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