EXIST Transfer of Research – Phase II
EXIST-Forschungstransfer – Förderphase II
Open continuously
No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.
Grant of up to 180.000 EUR on maximum eligible costs of 240.000 EUR at a funding rate of up to 75%; the company must provide matching funds.
You must co-fund 25%.
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE)
public · national
Deadline: rolling — Follow-on phase for companies emerging from Phase I; applications submitted when Phase I ends.
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.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
You fund 25% yourself.
Who can apply
- Under 2 years old
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, any
- Stage: pre_seed, seed
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Normally only open to companies that completed Phase I; direct entry generally not possible, with an exception under a pilot scheme for AI ventures.
How to apply
- Complete Phase I and incorporate the company.
- Submit the Phase II application with a business plan and co-financing evidence. — link
- Assessment and grant decision.
What you will need
- Business plan
- Evidence of matching private funds
- Phase I results report
Source. https://exist.de/programm/forschungstransfer/ — checked 2026-08-14
"Zuschuss bis zu 180.000 Euro"