Saxony State Technology Funding – B – Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) SAXONY

This program by the Free State of Saxony targets a wide range of actors from science and business to strengthen innovation capacity and competitiveness in Saxony. The funding aims to support both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as universities and research institutions.

The Saxony State Technology Funding program supports a variety of technology-related services and innovation-promoting measures aimed at strengthening the innovative capacity of Saxon companies and research institutions. The funding areas include participation in EU research programs, cross-border technology transfer, strengthening of Patent Information Centers, patent commercialization by universities, organization of innovation-relevant events, and investments in research infrastructures.

The Saxony State Technology Funding offers financial support in the form of grants, the amount and scope of which vary depending on the funding subject. Funding is generally provided as co-financing, with specific maximum limits and funding rates set for the individual areas of measures. This allows for tailored support for various innovation projects.

Specific conditions and requirements apply to the use of Saxony's technology funding, depending on the type of project funded. These include general state aid regulations as well as project-specific conditions regarding implementation, consortium agreement, and the use of funds, to ensure appropriate and legally compliant funding.

The application procedure for Saxony's technology funding is designed as a one- or two-stage process, depending on the funding subject, and requires the submission of specific documents. Decisions are made within the framework of available budget funds and at due discretion, with specific selection criteria and communication channels defined.

Saxony's state technology funding is based on a comprehensive legal framework, formed by specific guidelines from the Saxon State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Labor, and Transport, as well as relevant European and national regulations on state aid and budget law. This ensures the legal basis and conformity of the funding program.