Industrie.IN.NRW – Innovative Materials and Intelligent Production
The Industrie.IN.NRW program supports collaborative projects between businesses and scientific institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia to drive industrial transformation through innovative materials and intelligent production. The goal is to develop globally competitive products and solutions that contribute to climate neutrality and close the value chain from creation to recycling. It offers grants for projects with high innovation potential, especially in SME collaborations.
Who is funded
The program targets a broad spectrum of actors from business and science who wish to implement innovative collaborative projects for industrial transformation in North Rhine-Westphalia. The focus is on companies of various sizes, municipal institutions, and research and educational institutions that contribute to strengthening regional innovation capacity.
What is funded
The program supports innovative collaborative projects in specific technology fields aimed at industrial transformation. This includes the development of new materials and intelligent production processes that contribute to resource efficiency, circular economy, and climate neutrality. Funding is provided for research and experimental development with the goal of transferring the results into marketable products.
Type and Extent of Funding
Support through Industrie.IN.NRW is provided in the form of grants, the amount of which depends on the type of applicant and company size. Funding rates vary, with projects having a maximum duration of 36 months and the total competition budget amounting to approximately 100 million Euros.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding, applicants must meet specific content, financial, and cooperative conditions. These include the commitment to collaborative projects, compliance with legal frameworks such as the De minimis Regulation, and compatibility with the objectives of the ERDF/JTF Program NRW and the state's innovation strategy.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for Industrie.IN.NRW is two-stage. First, a project outline is submitted digitally, followed by a detailed application in the event of a positive evaluation. Project selection is carried out by an independent evaluation committee based on specific criteria.
Legal Basis
Funding through Industrie.IN.NRW is based on a series of state and European regulations and guidelines that govern the granting of subsidies and ensure compatibility with the EU single market. These legal bases guarantee the legitimacy and framework of the funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
For small enterprises 60 to 80 percent, for medium-sized enterprises 50 to 75 percent, for large enterprises 40 to 65 percent, and for non-commercial entities (e.g., research and educational institutions) 90 percent of eligible expenses.
Allocated Budget:
Approximately EUR 100 million in EU and state funds
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Textile and Apparel Industry, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Software Development, Research and Development, Environmental and Climate Protection, Other
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Product Development, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)
Managed By:
Innovation Promotion Agency NRW (IN.NRW)