Transferring Research into Practice
Transferring Research into Practice
The transfer of research results into practice is a strategic task. Our aim is to boost the application of innovations using various measures.
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- We stimulate and accelerate research-based transfer from the idea to innovations.
- We support the promising further development of existing products, services and technologies as well as genuine technological breakthroughs.
- We strengthen regional and cross-regional innovation ecosystems.
- We contribute to increasing the number of innovative young companies established by researchers.
Innovation and transfer are prerequisites for prosperity in Germany and help us cope with the challenges facing society. Research transfer into practice is an important basis for German companies’ global competitiveness. Supporting and accelerating the transfer of scientific findings into practice is therefore a key focus of the Future Research and Innovation Strategy [Link]. Public support for R&D and transfer is of major importance for the innovative capacity of German SMEs, on which a special focus is placed.
Key measures to strengthen research transfer into practice
We have initiated two beacons to strengthen research transfer:
SPRIND
The objective of our Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) is to encourage disruptive innovations originating in Germany, which means products, services and systems that noticeably and lastingly improve our lives. Innovators can take risks and and pursue radically different approaches.
Innovation regions
By supporting innovation regions, we strengthen regional networks and clusters in selected fields of technology in order to create internationally visible deep-tech flagships in Germany. The aim is for the funded regions to position themselves among the leaders in the international innovation competition in the long term and boost new technological developments.
Further funding measures to support transfer
VIP+
We focus our efforts to strengthen the innovation process on areas which need special support. Universities and research institutions in particular often generate new ideas. Our VIP+ validation support enables researchers to check the practicability of these ideas. In this way, researchers gain greater awareness of practical applications and can develop their ideas into products. This reduces the risk for companies and start-ups when investing in these products.
KMU-innovativ
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are pioneers of technological progress in many areas. The BMFTR’s KMU-innovativ funding measure supports them in implementing high-risk research projects. The simplified application procedure is tailored to the needs of SMEs. A central guidance service assists applicants in all matters, and fixed deadlines provide for greater planning certainty.