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💡Forschungszulage at a glance

• A German tax incentive of up to €3.500.000 yearly ****to support companies in their R&D activities
  • Available for past (up to 4 years), current, and future projects
  • The funding amount is directly offset against tax liability and paid out if there is no profit
• Aimed for R&D projects in basic and industrial research & experimental development
• Available for companies of all sizes, from start-ups to large companies
• The company must be responsible for taxation in Germany
• Three key application criteria: innovation, predictability, and risk </aside>

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📌 How much can you get?

• up to 35% of R&D personnel costs
• up to 35% of depreciation on tangible investments
• up to 24.5% of external service provider costs
• Starting in 2024, the maximum funding amount per year has increased to €3,500 000/ year </aside>

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📃 How can you apply?

• The application process is fully digital
• There are two main application steps:

1. Apply to the BSFZ for the certificate
2. Apply to the Finanzamt for the allowance </aside>

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The Forschungszulage has become popular…

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… which has led to less positive outcomes

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‼️ Drafting a high-quality application is critical but hard

Common challenges:

⚡ Drafting an optimal project definition and scope

⚡ Hitting the correct technical terms within limited space

⚡ Creation of precise cost listings and breakdowns

⚡ Justifying the project optimally using key criteria

⚡ Writing a concise and persuasive application

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🚀 We support tech-focused startups in the application

We are an optimal partner for application support:

👷‍♂️ We understand the application process, and know key application criteria & best practices

⛳ We have an established method of working with startups on the application, leading to significant time-savings

🪢 We provide end-to-end support, creating the key application documentation and providing on-going support in dealing with the respective agencies

📑 We have industrial and B2B tech expertise, making us well capable of conveying value in the application

🏁 We only charge upon success - no upfront payment is needed, only successful applications are charged

Our support yields several benefits:

✅ Time-savings in application drafting

✅ Access to application- and industry-specific expertise

✅ Higher end-product quality

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🎯 Is your startup the right fit for our support?

💡 You drive innovation in tech: you are actively working on a new product, solution, or process, utilizing or building on cutting-edge technologies.

💡 You are looking for non-dilutive funding: you are seeking government-backed research & development funding to maximize financial efficiency without giving up equity.

💡 You invest in research & development: you are actively allocating resources to research, process innovation, and development efforts with clear goals in mind and with dedicated resources.

💡 You lack resources and experience in grant applications: you are busy with day-to-day operations, with little time to dedicate to understanding the grant application process and preparing the application.

💡 You operate in Germany: your startup is registered in Germany and is responsible for paying German taxes.

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👥 Who are we?

• Founded in 2021, our team consists of a team of industrial tech experts and enthusiasts
• We have a track record of working with industrial corporations and tech-focused startups
• We invest in promising industrial tech startups and actively support them in their growth journey
• We offer supplementary, value-adding services to start-ups, including the Forschungszulage application support service

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