Networks and consortia<\/h2><\/div>We take on the conception, application and management of consortia, innovation networks and research infrastructures for you. One particularly exciting format is the ZIM innovation networks, which we present in more detail below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>ZIM Innovation Networks – Implementing cooperation projects in the network<\/h4><\/div>ZIM innovation networks bring together SMEs, research and users in thematically focused consortia. We plan, apply for and manage your network – tailored to your technologies and markets. Your benefits at a glance:<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Joint R&D projects<\/strong>: Non-repayable grants for cooperative development and innovation projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Strong partners<\/strong>: Linking SMEs, research institutions and users – nationally and internationally<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Market-oriented solutions<\/strong>: Faster transfer of prototypes into marketable products<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Confidential exchange<\/strong>: moderation, controlling and reporting in a protected consortium framework<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>Framework conditions of a ZIM innovation network:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Number of partners: At least 6 SME network partners, at least 4 German SME network partners for international innovation networks, plus research institutions and large companies as associated partners<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Network manager: As network manager, Whiterock is responsible for coordination, funding applications, budget and milestone controlling and communication<\/div><\/li>
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Project implementation: <\/strong>The project is implemented via funded R&D cooperation projects with clearly defined work packages, milestones and deliverables. The possible composition of the cooperation projects is shown in the diagram. SME companies (funded with own contribution), research institutions (funded) and large companies (not funded) work together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Funding rate:<\/strong> The ZIM Innovation Network is funded by the SME network partners. These are funded at 90% in the first year and at 70% and 50% in the two subsequent years. The network partners carry out cooperation projects in the network, which are funded up to 60% or 336,000 euros. See the table for the exact funding conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Duration & budget: <\/strong>Typically 3 years with funding, thereafter self-supporting. The total volume per network is based on the necessary funding requirements of the cooperation project and can amount to \u20ac 1-5 million.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Example projects for networks and consortia: AutoRobXL<\/a> (automation of construction machinery), OrganoPor<\/a> (sustainable insulation materials), NanoWorldMaps<\/a> (high-throughput nano-imaging).<\/p>\n<\/div>
We take on the conception, application and management of consortia, innovation networks and research infrastructures for you. One particularly exciting format is the ZIM innovation networks, which we present in more detail below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>ZIM Innovation Networks – Implementing cooperation projects in the network<\/h4><\/div>ZIM innovation networks bring together SMEs, research and users in thematically focused consortia. We plan, apply for and manage your network – tailored to your technologies and markets. Your benefits at a glance:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Joint R&D projects<\/strong>: Non-repayable grants for cooperative development and innovation projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Strong partners<\/strong>: Linking SMEs, research institutions and users – nationally and internationally<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Market-oriented solutions<\/strong>: Faster transfer of prototypes into marketable products<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Confidential exchange<\/strong>: moderation, controlling and reporting in a protected consortium framework<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>Framework conditions of a ZIM innovation network:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Number of partners: At least 6 SME network partners, at least 4 German SME network partners for international innovation networks, plus research institutions and large companies as associated partners<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>Network manager: As network manager, Whiterock is responsible for coordination, funding applications, budget and milestone controlling and communication<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Project implementation: <\/strong>The project is implemented via funded R&D cooperation projects with clearly defined work packages, milestones and deliverables. The possible composition of the cooperation projects is shown in the diagram. SME companies (funded with own contribution), research institutions (funded) and large companies (not funded) work together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Funding rate:<\/strong> The ZIM Innovation Network is funded by the SME network partners. These are funded at 90% in the first year and at 70% and 50% in the two subsequent years. The network partners carry out cooperation projects in the network, which are funded up to 60% or 336,000 euros. See the table for the exact funding conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Duration & budget: <\/strong>Typically 3 years with funding, thereafter self-supporting. The total volume per network is based on the necessary funding requirements of the cooperation project and can amount to \u20ac 1-5 million.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>Example projects for networks and consortia: AutoRobXL<\/a> (automation of construction machinery), OrganoPor<\/a> (sustainable insulation materials), NanoWorldMaps<\/a> (high-throughput nano-imaging).<\/p>\n<\/div>
ZIM innovation networks bring together SMEs, research and users in thematically focused consortia. We plan, apply for and manage your network – tailored to your technologies and markets. Your benefits at a glance:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>\n
Joint R&D projects<\/strong>: Non-repayable grants for cooperative development and innovation projects<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nStrong partners<\/strong>: Linking SMEs, research institutions and users – nationally and internationally<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nMarket-oriented solutions<\/strong>: Faster transfer of prototypes into marketable products<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nConfidential exchange<\/strong>: moderation, controlling and reporting in a protected consortium framework<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
<\/div><\/div>Framework conditions of a ZIM innovation network:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- <\/i><\/span>Number of partners: At least 6 SME network partners, at least 4 German SME network partners for international innovation networks, plus research institutions and large companies as associated partners<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
Network manager: As network manager, Whiterock is responsible for coordination, funding applications, budget and milestone controlling and communication<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>
\nProject implementation: <\/strong>The project is implemented via funded R&D cooperation projects with clearly defined work packages, milestones and deliverables. The possible composition of the cooperation projects is shown in the diagram. SME companies (funded with own contribution), research institutions (funded) and large companies (not funded) work together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nFunding rate:<\/strong> The ZIM Innovation Network is funded by the SME network partners. These are funded at 90% in the first year and at 70% and 50% in the two subsequent years. The network partners carry out cooperation projects in the network, which are funded up to 60% or 336,000 euros. See the table for the exact funding conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
- <\/i><\/span>
\nDuration & budget: <\/strong>Typically 3 years with funding, thereafter self-supporting. The total volume per network is based on the necessary funding requirements of the cooperation project and can amount to \u20ac 1-5 million.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>
Example projects for networks and consortia: AutoRobXL<\/a> (automation of construction machinery), OrganoPor<\/a> (sustainable insulation materials), NanoWorldMaps<\/a> (high-throughput nano-imaging).<\/p>\n<\/div>
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