Bavarian Technology Funding Program plus (BayTP+) Open
The Bavarian Technology Funding Program plus (BayTP+) supports medium-sized companies in Bavaria with investments in research, development, and innovation in the field of general technologies. It offers grants for development projects and location-relevant technology projects, as well as loans for the application of new technologies, to strengthen the competitiveness of Bavaria as a business location.
Who is funded
The Bavarian Technology Funding Program plus (BayTP+) targets medium-sized companies in Bavaria that wish to invest in research, development, and innovation. The program aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Bavarian economy and secure and expand Bavaria as a technology and research location.
What is funded
The Bavarian Technology Funding Program plus (BayTP+) supports technologically new or significantly improved products, production processes, and knowledge-based services. It supports experimental development projects, the application of new technologies, and strategically important technology projects for Bavaria as a location.
Type and Scope of Funding
Funding is provided in the form of grants or loans, the amount of which depends on the type of project, company size, and technical risk. Grants are awarded for development and location-relevant technology projects, while application projects are funded as loans.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is tied to specific conditions, including the degree of innovation, technical and economic risk, implementation in Bavaria, and the applicant's creditworthiness. Special attention is also paid to the cumulation rules with other aid and the De minimis regulation.
Application Procedure
The application process varies depending on the type of project: grants require a project outline and an electronic application via the project executing agency Bayern Innovativ, while loans are applied for through the house bank with LfA Förderbank Bayern. Early contact is recommended for both approaches.
Legal Basis
The Bavarian Technology Funding Program plus (BayTP+) is based on a specific guideline from the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy and is also subject to comprehensive budgetary law and European state aid regulations, particularly the GBER and the De minimis Regulation.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
Grants up to 50% of eligible costs (depending on project and company size, up to EUR 1 million minimum expenditure for location-relevant projects); Loans up to 100% of eligible expenditures.
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
31.12.2025
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Bavaria (Germany)
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development, Process Optimization
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy
Managed By: Project Executing Agency Bavaria – Bayern Innovativ – Bavarian Society for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer mbH
Additional Partners: LfA Förderbank Bayern, Bürgschaftsbank Bayern (BBB)