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EXIST Transfer of Research

Funds German research teams for up to 36 months to spin their work into a startup.

EXIST Transfer of Research runs in two phases, and is applied for through a partnering university together with the Science & Startups network rather than directly by the team. Phase I funds up to four full-time positions plus up to EUR 250,000 in material costs, normally for up to 18 months (extendable to 36 months for particularly demanding projects with the expert jury's consent), to build a pr

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.