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Funding for Research and Development Projects within the 'Zukunft Bau' Innovation Program
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Last updated: 14.6.2025

The 'Zukunft Bau' innovation program by the BMWSB supports application-oriented research and development projects in the construction industry, architecture, and the building and housing sector. It is characterized by supporting both individual and collaborative projects, placing particular emphasis on knowledge transfer and generating innovations for practical application.

Who is funded

The 'Zukunft Bau' Innovation Program targets natural and legal persons, as well as local authorities with a connection to research and development in the construction sector. The goal is to promote application-oriented projects for generating innovations and transferring knowledge into planning and construction practice nationwide.

What is funded

The 'Zukunft Bau' Innovation Program funds application-oriented research and development projects in construction, architecture, and the building and housing industry. It supports projects from applied research to experimental development, aiming to generate knowledge transfer and innovations for practical use. Pure investment projects and the fulfillment of legal obligations are excluded from funding.

Type and Scope of Funding

The 'Zukunft Bau' Innovation Program provides grants for research and development projects. The maximum funding amount is up to 90 percent of the eligible expenses, with the grant limited to a maximum amount. Projects can be funded for a maximum period of 36 months.

Conditions and Requirements

To receive funding under 'Zukunft Bau', applicants must meet specific legal and technical requirements. These include a business establishment in Germany and demonstrable technical competencies. For collaborative projects, a written cooperation agreement is required.

Application Procedure

The application procedure for the 'Zukunft Bau' Innovation Program is two-stage. First, a project outline must be submitted digitally, followed by a formal grant application upon positive evaluation. Separate submission deadlines apply for the continuation of already funded projects.

The legal basis for the 'Zukunft Bau' Innovation Program is the guideline for the promotion of research and development projects, issued by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community (now BMWSB). This is supplemented by annual calls for proposals that specify particular priorities and deadlines.

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Funding Overview

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

up to 90 percent of eligible expenses

Deadline

Deadline:

15.07.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

Ongoing

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Framework Programme Call

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Construction and Building Materials, Research and Development

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Construction, Architecture & Building and Housing Industry

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Applied Research, Experimental Development

Funding Provider

Program Level: National

Funding Body: Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development and Building (BMWSB)

Managed By: Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR)

Website: Bundesinstitut für Bau-, Stadt- und Raumforschung