Launching a fresh funding round with investment in BW

The Innovation funding program Invest BW is set to continue in 2025 and 2026, with a total budget of 149 million euros. The second funding call in 2025 will take place in the third quarter, focusing on the thematic areas of "Health and Life" and "Materials and Resources".

The application process for this call has been made more user-friendly. Companies, start-ups, and research institutions of any size can now submit their proposals from May 8, 2025, to July 8, 2025. The project sketch should be presented on a maximum of ten pages.

To help applicants, a web seminar will be held on May 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM. This seminar will explain the funding call and application process, answer questions, and provide guidance. Registration for the web seminar is available online.

The funding aims to support companies that want to exploit value creation potential in new application areas. It covers both technical and non-technical innovations, as well as new business models, process, and service innovations. Eligible thematic areas include "Virtual Worlds, Digital Twins, Blockchain and Cybersecurity", "Machine Building, Robotics, Security and Defense", "Health and Life", and "Materials and Resources".

Since 2021, Invest BW has funded 839 projects with a total volume of 916 million euros and a funding sum of around 330 million euros. The funding sum for the implementation of successful project ideas from these thematic areas is 16 million euros.

Details of the funding call and the application process can be found on the Invest BW-Website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the website for further details, information on the application process, selection and evaluation of applications, the funding call, and the administrative guidelines of the Ministry of Economics.

The submitted projects will be evaluated based on established funding criteria and competitive aspects. The deadline principle applies to the application process, and applications can be submitted until October 10, 2025, 1 p.m.

For those interested in learning more about the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism, contact information can be found on their Press Office and Contact Form websites. Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, Minister of Economic Affairs, Labor and Tourism, stated that Invest BW aims to support the innovative activity of the Baden-Württemberg economy.

Invest BW offers a unique opportunity for companies and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg to develop and implement innovative projects in the thematic areas of "Health and Life" and "Materials and Resources". Don't miss out on this chance to boost your business and contribute to a more innovative and sustainable economy.