SPRIND Funke / Funken
Offers SPRIND Funke / Funken, early-stage funding route for nascent disruptive ideas.
SPRIND (Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen)GermanyEUEuropean Economic AreaUnited KingdomIsraelGrant
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SPRIND Funke (plural: Funken) are early-stage, faster-track Challenges focused on nascent ideas that are not yet ready for the full multi-stage Challenge format. They award up to €350,000 per stage and operate with a shorter cycle. Examples active in 2026 include QuantumSense Exploration, Quantum-Driven Intelligence, and Anti-Drone Response 2.0.
Funken follow the same geographic eligibility as fu…
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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.