Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) – Life Science
The Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) in the Life Sciences supports innovative research and development projects by companies and research institutions in Bavaria. It promotes industry-led, pre-competitive collaborative projects in medical technology, as well as bio- and gene technology, as grants to accelerate the implementation of research results into new products and processes.
Who is funded
The Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) targets companies, universities, and research institutions with headquarters or branches in Bavaria that are working on industry-led, pre-competitive collaborative projects in the Life Sciences. The aim is to strengthen Bavaria's innovation leadership and secure long-term growth and employment.
What is funded
The Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) supports research and development projects in the strategically important Life Science areas of medical technology, as well as bio- and gene technology. Both industrial research and experimental development are funded to bring innovative products and processes to market maturity.
Type and Extent of Funding
The Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) offers financial support in the form of grants for research and development projects. Funding rates vary depending on the type of project and applicant, with collaborative projects potentially receiving additional surcharges. Projects are generally planned for several years.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding under the Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) is subject to specific legal and structural conditions that ensure projects are innovative, of high quality, and remain within the limits of available budget funds. A collaborative structure with multiple partners is particularly required.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) is regulated electronically and tied to specific calls for proposals. Early contact with the responsible project management agencies is recommended to optimize the process.
Legal Basis
The Bavarian Collaborative Research Program (BayVFP) is legally anchored by a specific funding line and a framework guideline. Funding is also subject to the general budgetary provisions of the Free State of Bavaria and the EU State Aid Regulation GBER.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Bavaria (Germany)
Sectors:
Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Agriculture and Agribusiness, Environmental and Climate Protection, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Water and Waste Management
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi)
Managed By:
Project Management Agency Bavaria (Bayern Innovativ – Bavarian Society for Innovation and Knowledge Transfer mbH), Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (Project Management Jülich)