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Funding of Research and Development Projects in the 'DNS of Sustainable Mobility. Digital – Sustainable – System-Capable' Funding Program
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Last updated: 16.6.2025

The 'DNS of Sustainable Mobility' funding program by the BMWK supports research and development projects aimed at digital, sustainable, and system-capable mobility solutions. It promotes innovations in transport technologies and allows for the flexible submission of project outlines and feasibility studies. The program significantly contributes to the transformation of the mobility sector in Germany.

Who is funded?

The "DNS of Sustainable Mobility" funding program targets a wide range of stakeholders from research, education, business, and the public sector across Germany. It aims to promote digital, sustainable, and system-capable mobility solutions, thereby driving the transformation of the transport sector.

What is funded?

This funding program focuses on research and development projects as well as feasibility studies in the broad field of mobility, particularly in the areas of digitalization, sustainability, and system capability. It supports theme-specific research & innovation as well as aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energies.

Type and Extent of Funding

The "DNS of Sustainable Mobility" funding program offers grants for financing research and development projects as well as feasibility studies. There are no specific details regarding maximum funding amounts or project durations, however, applications can be submitted at any time.

Conditions and Requirements

The application process for the DNS program is flexible, allowing for the submission of project outlines and funding applications at any time. Additionally, specific funding calls will be published, offering further opportunities for collaborative projects and feasibility studies. Consortium formation is envisaged for collaborative projects, while feasibility studies can also be submitted by individual applicants.

Application Process

The application process for the "DNS of Sustainable Mobility" program allows for flexible submission of project outlines and funding applications. The evaluation and selection of projects are based on the submitted proposals, with additional funding calls potentially defining specific deadlines.

The legal basis of the "DNS of Sustainable Mobility" funding program is a specific announcement by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, which regulates the details for funding research and development projects. This guideline is publicly accessible and is supplemented by subordinate funding calls.

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Funding Overview

Deadline

Deadline:

always open

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Transportation and Logistics, Information and Communication Technology, Energy Production and Supply, Renewable Energy

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development, Feasibility Study, Product Development

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK)

Managed By: TÜV Rheinland Research and Innovation Management GmbH

Website: TÜV Rheinland Consulting GmbH