Promoting start-up innovations in North Rhine-Westphalia
“Start-up Transfer.NRW” is a program of the North Rhine-Westphalia state government and the European Union that provides financial support for innovative university spin-offs. In the current round of the competition, eleven of the nineteen proposed projects were selected for funding, with a total budget of approximately €2.9 million.
Innovative Startups: Core of Economic and Social Transformation.
The program aims to promote innovative products, services, and processes from university-based entrepreneurs. This initiative, part of the €40 million European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), ensures that creative scientific potential is translated into practice, enabling North Rhine-Westphalia to participate in the business models of tomorrow.
support program for founders from universities and research institutions
is aimed at founders and founding teams at universities and research institutions in North Rhine-Westphalia. They can receive up to €270,000 for a maximum of 24 months. This includes the further development of research results, preparation for starting a business, and project-related consulting.
Diverse projects among the funded initiatives:
The range of funded projects extends from innovative bioprocess development methods and privacy-friendly apps to digital health applications and sustainable energy generation solutions. Each of these projects reflects the commitment and ingenuity of the North Rhine-Westphalian academic community.
Source: MWIKE; IN.NRW
Learn more?
Further information about the "Start-up Transfer.NRW" program can be found here:
