Funding for Research Projects „Privacy Platform – IT Security Protects Privacy and Supports Democracy“
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) supports research projects on the responsible use of digital technology, especially in the areas of privacy and IT security. The "Privacy Platform" program promotes interdisciplinary collaborative projects that develop innovative solutions for the protection of informational self-determination and the design of technology according to democratic values. It is characterized by the targeted support of high-risk research projects from science and industry, which are intended to significantly exceed the state of the art.
Who is Funded
The BMBF's "Privacy Platform" funding program is aimed at a wide range of research institutions and companies in Germany, as well as in the European Economic Area and Switzerland. It aims to support research projects that deal with the responsible use of digital technology and the protection of privacy. Eligibility includes organizations from science, industry, and the public sector that are willing to work interdisciplinarily on future-oriented IT security solutions.
What is Funded
Within the "Privacy Platform" program, research projects focusing on the intersection of digitalization, IT security, and privacy are funded. The focus is on projects that develop innovative solutions for the protection of informational self-determination. Research and development costs are eligible for funding, and projects should be at an early to medium maturity level of research and development.
Type and Scope of Funding
The "Privacy Platform" program offers financial support in the form of grants, which may vary depending on the applicant type and project. The funding is typically designed for a period of up to three years to enable comprehensive research projects.
Conditions and Requirements
To receive funding under the "Privacy Platform", applicants must meet specific legal and operational conditions. This includes compliance with cooperation rules for collaborative projects, consideration of state aid rules, and other provisions that ensure the high quality and relevance of the research.
Application Process
The application process for the "Privacy Platform" is designed in two stages, starting with the submission of a project outline, followed by a formal funding application if positively evaluated. Electronic submission via easy-Online is mandatory.
Legal Basis
The "Privacy Platform" funding is based on specific guidelines from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) within the broader research framework program "Digital. Secure. Sovereign.". These guidelines and their amendments are published in the Federal Gazette and form the binding basis for the funding program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Companies and research institutions with commercial projects usually receive 40% of the eligible costs. SMEs may receive a bonus. Universities and non-university institutions receive up to 100% of the eligible expenditures; universities/university hospitals for non-commercial projects additionally receive a 20% project flat rate.
Deadline:
15.03.2026, 15.03.2027
Open Until:
15.03.2027
Award Channel:
Competitive Tender
Region:
Germany, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland
Sectors:
Information and Communication Technology, Research and Development
Application Type:
Consortium Required
Funding Stages:
Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Policy Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Managed By:
VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
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