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Funding for Projects in the Field of "SME-innovative: Medical Technology"
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) strengthens small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of research and development of medical products with "SME-innovative: Medical Technology". The aim is to drive innovation and solidify the German medical technology sector through grants and the promotion of cooperation. The program particularly supports innovative and high-risk projects that address a medical need or increase the efficiency of healthcare.

Who is funded?

This section describes the general eligibility requirements for the "SME-innovative: Medical Technology" program. The aim is to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their cooperation partners in Germany to strengthen the medical technology sector and advance technological progress in healthcare.

What is funded?

This section explains the eligible project types and thematic priorities of the "SME-innovative: Medical Technology" program. Research and development projects in the field of medical products that contribute to improving healthcare are primarily supported.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section describes the financial structure of the "SME-innovative: Medical Technology" funding program, including the type of financial support and the total budget provided.

Conditions and Requirements

This section sets out the essential rules, regulations, and specific conditions for applicants and beneficiaries of the "SME-innovative: Medical Technology" program, including application conditions and cooperation rules.

Application Procedure

This section guides through the application process for "SME-innovative: Medical Technology" and explains the deadlines to be met as well as the handling of the two-stage procedure.

This section describes the legal basis of the "SME-innovative: Medical Technology" funding program and identifies the relevant guideline and its publication.

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Funding Overview

Deadline

Deadline:

15.10.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Competitive Tender

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Medical Technology, Research and Development, Information and Communication Technology, Healthcare

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Medical Technology Sector, Healthcare

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development, Prototyping, Pilot Testing, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

Managed By: VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH

Website: VDI Technologiezentrum GmbH