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ZIM (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs)👥 Consortium Required (Min. 3 EU Countries)

ZIM FuE-Kooperationsprojekte & Einzelprojekte für innovative KMU

Originally published in German
High language barrierEnglish translation available ↓

Opportunity overview

Continuous open programme providing non-repayable subsidies up to 55% for cutting-edge technological development by German SMEs. **Program Mandate:** Solo/consortium R&D grants up to €450k per SME for market-oriented tech and prototype development. **Managing Body:** BMWK (Fede
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Is this worth the team's time?

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Source language: GermanConfidence: Low

Competition

3/ 5

Moderate Competition

5 means a narrower, more approachable field. 1 means heavy competition.

Application Effort

3/ 5

Moderate Effort

1 is straightforward. 5 means a demanding application with heavier coordination or compliance.

Why competition looks like this

Confidence: Low
  • The topic has broad commercial appeal and is likely to attract strong demand.

Why effort looks like this

Confidence: Medium
  • Coordinating a consortium raises the delivery and application burden.
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Consortium

Likely needed

Co-funding

Not clearly indicated

Documentation

Low

Deadline pressure

Low

Eligibility scope

Balanced

Technical depth

Moderate

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Eligibility

KMU under 500 employeesCooperation with university or solo project

Application deadline

31/12/2026
93 days remaining

Key information

Value of call
€450k
Sector
Research & Innovation
Country
DE
Funder
BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs)

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Tracked by EU Fund Portal since 29/09/2026
Last checked 29/09/2026

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