ERP/EIF Umbrella Fund Open
The ERP/EIF Umbrella Fund is a joint initiative of the European Investment Fund (EIF) and the ERP Special Fund. It aims to facilitate access to venture capital for start-ups in Germany by participating in suitable Venture Capital Funds. This particularly promotes technology companies in their early and growth phases.
Who is funded: Target Groups and Geographical Reach
The ERP/EIF Umbrella Fund targets Venture Capital Funds that primarily invest in Germany. The overarching goal is to facilitate access to much-needed venture capital for start-ups, especially technology companies, in Germany.
What is funded: Project Types and Thematic Focus
The fund invests cross-sectorally in Venture Capital Funds that focus on the early and growth phases of technology companies.
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding through the ERP/EIF Umbrella Fund is provided in the form of direct participation in Venture Capital Funds.
Conditions and Requirements
Eligible Venture Capital Funds must meet specific experience and investment criteria, particularly regarding the SME definition and participation conditions.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for the ERP/EIF Umbrella Fund is managed by the European Investment Fund (EIF). Interested Venture Capital Funds can direct their inquiries to the EIF.
Legal Basis
The information on the ERP/EIF Umbrella Fund is based on details provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and the European Investment Fund (EIF).
Funding Overview
Deadline:
always open
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Germany (Germany)
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Product Development, Scaling, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level: Multi-Country
Funding Body: European Investment Fund (EIF), ERP Special Fund, Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)
Managed By: European Investment Fund (EIF)
Website: Europäischer Investitionsfonds (EIF)