Funding for Innovative Product Validations

The prototyping grant of the University of Bonn's Transfer Center enaCom supports scientific ideas that are to be prepared for practical application. The projects are based on promising research and initial technical implementations and are to be adapted to the real needs of the target group during the funding phase. In six months, this results not only in a functioning prototype, but above all in one that is close to application and can serve as a viable basis for a possible spin-off at a later date.

Current call until 1.3.2026

Proposals can be submitted until March 1, 2026.
The full application must be submitted by March 30, 2026. Please note the multi-stage application process.
Please use the templates provided below.
Proposals can be submitted in German or English.

To the funding line

What does the funding include?

The maximum funding amount is €20,000; an increase of up to €5,000 during the funding period is possible upon request. The funding period is 6 months. In addition, all funded teams receive a consulting and coaching program.

All scientific staff or assistants at the University of Bonn (including UKB) are eligible to apply. The projects applying for funding should have realistic prospects of being founded within 1–2 years after the end of the funding period.