State Technology Promotion – E – Innovation and Technology Policy Significant Events
The Free State of Saxony promotes the innovation and competitiveness of the Saxon economy with the "State Technology Promotion" program. The program specifically supports cooperation between science and business and facilitates access to capital providers. It offers diverse funding opportunities, from innovation events and patent commercialization to investments in research infrastructures.
Who is funded: Target groups and regional focus
The funding program aims to increase the innovation and competitiveness of the Saxon economy by strengthening cooperation between science and business. It targets a wide range of actors within the Free State of Saxony.
What is funded: Project areas and eligible expenses
The program supports a variety of innovation-promoting measures and project types aimed at sustainably strengthening the technological performance of the Saxon economy. The funding areas include, among others, support for participation in European research programs, measures to strengthen the patent system and knowledge transfer, innovation events, and investments in research infrastructures.
Type and Scope of Funding
Financial support is generally provided in the form of grants, with the amount of funding and the funding rate varying depending on the funding component and the specific requirements of the project. The program enables project financing with different intensities and project durations.
Conditions and Requirements
Funding is subject to various conditions and requirements, ranging from the implementation of projects in the Free State of Saxony to compliance with state aid regulations and specific requirements for applicants and project implementation. These are intended to ensure the efficient and legally compliant use of funding.
Application Process: Steps to Funding
The application process for funding events and other innovation-promoting measures is generally two-stage, beginning with the submission of a project outline. Specific procedures and submission modalities apply to other funding components.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
The "State Technology Promotion" funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport. It is also embedded in a complex network of national and European legal provisions that regulate its implementation and the granting of aid.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Closed
Maximum Amount:
900.000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2024
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony
Sectors:
Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Financial Technology, Service Sector, Other
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Prototyping, Product Development, Market Introduction, Scaling, Commercialization, Planning, Implementation, Infrastructure, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor and Transport (SMWA)
Managed By:
Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB)
Additional Partners:
German Patent and Trade Mark Office (DPMA), Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi)