We help you

fuel your ideas.

secure funding.

scale smarter.

fuel your ideas.

We provide end-to-end support with your Forschungszulage application,
helping unlock up to €4.2 million in non-dilutive funding per year.

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Was ist das Ziel ihres Vorhabens?

Das ziel ist die Entwicklung eines neuartigen Ansatzes zum Qualitätssicherung in der Produktion..._

Welche Arbeiten werden durchgeführt?

Zunächst werden die wesentlichen Lösungskomponenten analysiert und die Lösungsarchitektur konzipiert…_

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€ 4.2M

Max. annual funding
(SME, 2026)

35 %

Of R&D personnel
costs covered

4 years

Retroactive claims
accepted

100%

Non-dilutive source
of funding

THE PROGRAM

What is the
Forschungszulage?

The Forschungszulage is a German tax-based R&D funding program that supports innovation by reimbursing R&D-related expenses.

A tax grant for R&D by the German government

Available for past, current, and future projects

For basic & industrial research, and exp. development

For basic & industrial research, and experimental development

Covers up to 42% of eligible, research-related costs

Available for all companies taxable in Germany

FUNDING RATES

How much can
you claim?

Reimbursement rates vary by company size and cost category.
SMEs receive significantly higher rates.

SME

Up to 35%

of R&D personnel costs

Up to 35%

of tangible investments

Up to 24.5%

for external R&D service providers

€4,200,000

max. funding / year (2026+)

Large enterprise

Up to 25%

of R&D personnel costs

Up to 25%

of tangible investments

Up to 17.5%

for external R&D service providers

€3,000,000

max. funding / year (2024+)

SME

Up to 35%

of R&D personnel costs

Up to 35%

of tangible investments

Up to 24.5%

for external R&D service providers

€4,200,000

max. funding / year (2024+)

Large enterprise

Up to 25%

of R&D personnel costs

Up to 25%

of tangible investments

Up to 17.5%

for external R&D service providers

€3,000,000

max. funding / year (2024+)

WHO IT'S FOR

Designed for teams
with a technical edge.

With our specialization on industrial and deep tech, we focus on supporting companies that develop complex technologies for B2B use cases, where understanding the technology counts.

EXAMPLE 1: Machine learning & AI

AI agents for complex data engineering

A multi-agent system that lets non-technical users run complex enterprise data analyses through natural language.

ML & AI

AI Agents

Automation

EXAMPLE 2: Industrial Software

Intelligent heat network optimization

An AI platform replacing conventional optimization methods to control complex district heating networks in real time.

Software

Climate tech

Optimization

EXAMPLE 3: Deep tech & hardware

Hardware for the semiconductor industry

An Innovative EUV Plasma Source for the semiconductor industry, doubling the source’s lifespan.

Hardware

Deep tech

Semicon

EXAMPLE 4: Visual AI and OCR

AI-driven image processing & analysis

An AI-powered pipeline for robust label OCR, context-aware color transformation, and production-grade alpha mask generation.

Visual AI

OCR

Media

THE PROCESS

How we
work together.

We simplify the entire application journey — from our first conversation to securing your grant, plus ongoing support whenever you need it.

Preliminary
discussion

Preparatory
workshop

Application
draft

Submission
to the BSFZ

Grant
retrieval

On-going
support

WHY WORK WITH US

More funding.
Less hassle.

With the help of our deep industry expertise and a detailed understanding of the grant criteria, we roll our sleeves and take charge of your grant application - so you can focus on operations.

OUR EDGE

Higher approval
rates

We know how to make your project fit the criteria

We apply proven best practices to every application

SUPPORT MODEL

End-to-end
support

We take full ownership of the application process

Our lean process keeps your time input minimal

SECURITY

Success-based, risk-free model

We only get compensated for successful applications

We prioritize confidentiality and data security