NEXT.IN.NRW Innovation Competition: Submit your projects for the third round now!
The statewide innovation competition NEXT.IN.NRW is entering its third and final submission round. Companies, universities, and research institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia now have the opportunity to submit their forward-looking projects and benefit from targeted funding.
Innovations in focus
The competition aims to strengthen the competitiveness and innovative capacity of North Rhine-Westphalia. It seeks creative ideas, services, and products in the fields of creative industries, artificial intelligence (AI) , and information and communication technologies (ICT). The selected projects should contribute to the economic and technological development of the region.
Funding opportunities and participation requirements
NEXT.IN.NRW supports research, development, and innovation projects in the pre-market phase with grants starting at €25,000. Eligible projects are consortia that include at least one small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) from North Rhine-Westphalia. Projects can have a duration of up to 36 months.
Digital information event
To provide interested participants with all the important information about the funding conditions and the application process, a digital information event will take place on December 5, 2024 , from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Registration is via the creative.nrw website.
The deadline for submitting projects is February 10, 2025.
Source: MWIKE
