EXIST research transfer

Funding phase 1: 

• Grant through assumption of personnel costs for up to four staff positions, term of up to 18 months (up to 36 months may be possible on a case-by-case basis) 
• Funding of material costs not to exceed €250,000 

Funding phase 2: 

• Business-starting grant not to exceed €180,000, no more than 75% of costs eligible for receiving funding if the company provides capital at a ratio of 1:3 (up to €60,000), term: 18 months 
• Colleges and universities receive €20,000 as a bonus for approved new business projects