Every idea needs capital. We find the right financing – whether funding, participation or both – and accompany you from the strategy to the successful application.<\/p>\n<\/div>
It takes more than capital to turn an idea into a product – you need the right partners. We connect you with innovative suppliers, early customers and strong developers – for example via ZIM innovation networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>
When the innovation is ready for the market, it needs its first customers – e.g. in pilot projects or uptake agreements. We find these “friendly customers” and acquire them through targeted direct marketing.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Do you have a science-based deep tech innovation, are you planning automated energy-efficient production or do you want to bring an AI application to market quickly? Are you a start-up or an established technology SME? Each situation requires its own financing strategy.<\/p>\n
We analyze your project and develop a tailor-made combination of funding programs – from research grants to regional, national or EU programs. Several sources of capital and grants can often be strategically integrated – we identify the opportunities, prepare the applications and support you through to the award.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Innovations succeed faster and more sustainably in the right environment. Our R&D networks bring companies, suppliers, research institutes and initial customers together for specific development tasks – with a clear focus on market maturity and growth.<\/p>\n
We take over the complete network management: from partner recruitment and the development of joint project ideas to the application for and implementation of funded R&D collaborations.<\/p>\n
Your advantages as a network partner:<\/p>\n
Let yourself be inspired: by AutoRobXL <\/strong><\/a>– our ZIM innovation network for construction machinery automation – or from OrganoPor<\/a>,<\/strong> the consortium for sustainable insulation materials. Or start your own network with us – based around your innovation.<\/p>\n<\/div> Even the best innovation is ineffective if potential customers don’t understand it or don’t even notice it. The most direct route to market success is to talk to real users.<\/p>\n This is exactly what we achieve with CoreStart – targeted in Germany, across Europe or globally. We address your desired customers personally, generate genuine interest and pave the way for pilot projects, test phases or acceptance agreements.<\/p>\n Our three-stage success process:<\/p>\n This creates high-quality leads: People who understand your solution, are enthusiastic – and ready for the next step.<\/p>\n<\/div> Together with you, we develop a viable financing strategy and identify the appropriate funding programs – both national and European. We combine various instruments along the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), write convincing applications and support you through to successful approval – even in a highly competitive environment.<\/p>\n Our contribution to your success:<\/p>\n <\/div><\/li> <\/div><\/li> <\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Identify target customers and decision-makers:<\/strong> Precise market and stakeholder analysis in your focus regions<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Direct approach with impact:<\/strong> personalized communication to attract relevant first-time users<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Winning initial customers: Pilot projects, test phases and uptake agreements with real sales and growth potential<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Which partners do I need – and how do we work together effectively?<\/h6><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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