German federal quantum technologies funding programme
Förderprogramm Quantentechnologien - von den Grundlagen zum Markt
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Framework programme with a multi-billion euro envelope, delivered through themed Bekanntmachungen (calls) on quantum computing, quantum sensing, quantum communication and enabling technologies. Per-project funding rates for companies are typically 25-50% for SMEs under state aid rules.
You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR, formerly BMBF)
public · national
Deadline: One call a year — Individual calls (Bekanntmachungen) are published throughout the year, each with its own sketch (Skizze) deadline.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 50% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: deeptech
- Stage: seed, Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
German establishment required; most calls require a consortium including a research institution.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.bmbf.de/ · not human-checked
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
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