NRW Patent Validation

Last updated: 14.6.2025
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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.

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

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

€200,000.00

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

€26.9 million

Deadline

Deadline:

30.06.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

30.06.2028

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

North Rhine-Westphalia (project must be predominantly carried out and exploited there), applicants can be from the European Union.

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development

Application Type

Application Type:

Optional Consortium

Funding Stages

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)

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