NRW Patent Validation
The "NRW Patent Validation" program supports universities and research institutions, and in an optional second phase, also small and medium-sized enterprises, in the market-oriented development and validation of inventions. The goal is to unlock the economic potential of scientific innovations and accelerate technology transfer.
Who is Funded
This section describes the general beneficiaries, the geographical scope, and the overarching objectives of the "NRW Patent Validation" program. It primarily targets research and educational institutions and, in an optional second phase, small and medium-sized enterprises in North Rhine-Westphalia.
What is Funded
This section provides detailed information on the eligible project types, thematic areas, and activities within the "NRW Patent Validation" program. It explains the typical development stages of supported projects and the nature of eligible expenses.
Type and Scope of Funding
This section provides information on the financial support provided by the "NRW Patent Validation" program. It details the type of financial instrument, maximum funding amounts and rates, and typical project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
This section explains the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions for applicants and beneficiaries of the "NRW Patent Validation" program. This includes legal prerequisites, collaboration rules, state aid provisions, and budget stipulations.
Application Procedure
This section guides through the application process of the "NRW Patent Validation" program, from the submission of documents to decision-making and notification. All relevant procedural details, deadlines, and support services are listed.
Legal Basis
This section outlines the fundamental legal and official documents that authorize, establish, and govern the "NRW Patent Validation" funding program. It identifies the primary source of its legitimacy and important overarching regulations that shape its operation.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
€200,000.00
Allocated Budget:
€26.9 million
Deadline:
30.06.2025
Open Until:
30.06.2028
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (project must be predominantly carried out and exploited there), applicants can be from the European Union.
Sectors:
Research and Development
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Experimental Development, Prototyping, Product Development, Commercialization
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (MWIKE)
Managed By:
Innovationsförderagentur NRW (IN.NRW), Projektträger Jülich (PtJ)