Funding within the Modernity Fund (mFUND) Open
The Modernity Fund (mFUND) of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) supports research and development for the use and networking of digital data in innovative transport sector applications. Depending on the project type, applicants can receive grants of up to 3 million euros. The program is characterized by two funding lines and a micro-project module, aiming at intelligent data networking within the BMDV's departmental area.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographical Coverage
The mFUND funding program of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) targets a wide range of applicants based in Germany. It supports research and development projects that demonstrate significant federal interest and involve a high degree of innovation as well as technical/economic risks. The program aims to advance the use and intelligent networking of digital data in the transport sector.
What is Funded: Content and Project Phases
The mFUND program supports a variety of data-based research and development projects in the areas of Mobility, Smart Cities, and Research & Innovation. Funding extends across various project phases from industrial research to experimental development, including feasibility studies and preliminary studies. Project-related eligible costs are subsidized.
Type and Scope of Funding
The mFUND program offers grants for individual and collaborative projects, which have different maximum funding amounts and project durations depending on the funding line. The funding rates vary depending on the applicant and can be supplemented by an SME bonus.
Conditions and Requirements for mFUND Projects
Specific conditions must be met for participation in the mFUND program, concerning both the qualifications of the applicants and the nature of the projects. Special regulations apply to collaborative projects and compliance with European state aid rules.
Application Procedure for mFUND Funding
The application procedure for mFUND funding is designed in two stages and is carried out via the electronic application system easy-Online. It begins with the submission of a project outline, followed by an invitation to submit a formal application upon positive evaluation.
Legal Bases of mFUND Funding
mFUND funding is based on specific guidelines and announcements from the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), which are published in the Federal Gazette. These documents form the legal framework for the program and its implementation.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
3,000,000 EUR
Deadline:
31.12.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Germany
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development, Transportation and Logistics
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study
Funding Provider
Program Level: National
Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV)
Managed By: TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH Project Management mFUND
Website: TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH