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High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF)

Originally published in German
High language barrierEnglish translation available ↓

Opportunity overview

Wandeldarlehen oder Kauf von Unternehmensanteilen Für Gründer und kleine Unternehmen bis 3 Jahre Zur Finanzierung technologieorientierter Vorhaben mit Wachstumspotential Gefördert werden junge Technologieunternehmen, deren Kern ein Forschungs- und Entwicklungsvorhaben ist. Unter
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Source language: GermanConfidence: Low

Competition

2/ 5

High Competition

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

Application Effort

1/ 5

Very Simple

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: Low
  • Built from the available grant metadata and call structure.
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Consortium

Probably not required

Co-funding

Not clearly indicated

Documentation

Low

Deadline pressure

Low

Eligibility scope

Balanced

Technical depth

Low

Plain-English translation

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Eligibility

SMEStartup

Application deadline

31/12/2099
26733 days remaining

Key information

Sector
Digital
Country
DE
Funder
Bund (Germany federal)

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Tracked by EU Fund Portal since 08/10/2026
Last checked 22/10/2026

Before you apply

Taken from the official programme page, in its original wording, last read 22 Oct 2026. Always confirm on the official page before applying.

Who can apply

Antragsberechtigt sind - Existenzgründerinnen und -gründer sowie - kleine Unternehmen im Sinne der KMU-Definition der EU, die nicht älter als 3 Jahre sind, mit Sitz und Standort oder einer selbstständigen Zweigniederlassung in Deutschland.

Funding rate

Förderhöhe: in der Seedrunde bis zu 1,0 Mio. €, insgesamt bis zu max. 4,0 Mio. € pro Unternehmen - Bei Bedarf stellt der High-Tech Gründerfonds dem Management Unterstützung durch Scouts und Experten zur Verfügung. Business Angels, Seedfonds und weitere Investoren sind als Side-Investoren eingeladen, sich in die Finanzierung einzubringen.

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