Funding under the Funding Guideline "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)"

The program "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)" by the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) targets a wide range of organizations and companies based in Germany who wish to participate in research projects on innovative port technologies. The goal is to support the development and adaptation of future-oriented technologies in the port sector and thereby strengthen the maritime economy.

The "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)" funding program specifically supports innovative individual and collaborative projects that serve the development or adaptation of technologies in the maritime sector. The funding focuses on specific thematic areas and different project phases, from industrial research to feasibility studies.

Funding through the "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)" program is provided in the form of non-repayable grants that cover a portion of the eligible costs. The amount of funding varies depending on the project type and can be further increased by an SME bonus. Projects are designed for a maximum duration of four years.

To participate in the "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)" funding program, certain legal and operational requirements must be met. These concern both the type of projects and collaborations within consortia and ensure that the funded projects exhibit a significant innovative character.

The application procedure for funding under "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)" takes place within specific calls for proposals. Interested parties must submit their project outlines to the project executing agency commissioned by the BMDV before the start of the project. The selection process includes a deadline for submitting project outlines, which must be adhered to.

The "Innovative Port Technologies II (IHATEC II)" funding program is based on specific funding guidelines issued by the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (now the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport). These guidelines and their amendments are the authoritative documents defining the legitimacy and framework of the funding program.