Funding to Strengthen Transfer Success in Life Sciences "GO-Bio initial"

The "GO-Bio initial" program by the BMBF targets universities and research institutions in Germany that pursue innovative life science exploitation ideas. The aim is to promote the transfer of research results into application and thus contribute to strengthening the life sciences in Germany.

The "GO-Bio initial" program supports research and development projects in the life sciences that aim at exploitation ideas. The funding covers the development of ideas up to the proof-of-principle, with a focus on therapeutics, diagnostics, platform technologies, and research tools.

Funding through "GO-Bio initial" is provided as a grant and depends on the project phase and the type of project (individual or collaborative project). There are clear upper limits for the funding amount and maximum durations for the individual phases.

Specific conditions apply to funding under "GO-Bio initial" regarding participation in training and networking activities, cooperation in collaborative projects, and the location of the business establishment in Germany.

The application procedure for "GO-Bio initial" varies depending on the funding phase. The scouting phase requires a two-stage procedure, while the feasibility phase provides for a one-stage procedure.

The "GO-Bio initial" program is based on specific guidelines from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, which have been published in the Federal Gazette. These guidelines define the framework and details of the funding.