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The Leibniz-IPHT is researching biophotonic methods and technologies that are entering new dimensions in terms of resolution, sensitivity, specificity, speed, accuracy and automation.

The Institute of Materials in Electrical Engineering 1 (IWE 1) researches new technologies in the field of micro- and nanosystems and develops bio- and chemosensors for applications.

Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies (EMFT) conducts cutting-edge applied research on sensors and actuators for people and the environment.

The Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) is a department of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Freiburg, which stands for interdisciplinary high-tech research with an application focus.

The Fraunhofer IMWS is a methodologically oriented Fraunhofer Institute working in the disciplines of materials science and materials engineering.

Hahn-Schickard develops intelligent products with microsystems technology.

The Usability & Interaction Technology Laboratory (UniTyLab) is a research institute of the Heilbronn Univer-sity of Applied Sciences and was founded in 2013 under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerrit Meixner.

With nearly 1,200 employees, the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing, Engineering and Automation – Fraunhofer IPA for short – is one of the largest Institutes in the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

Profile of Institute for Nano- and Microfluidics TU Darmstadt

Below you will find an overview of relevant research institutes in the field of electronics manufacturing as one tool for identifying potential project partners.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM (short form Fraunhofer IMM) is a constituent entity of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft.

Where answers count and expertise is required: At VDMA Photovoltaik Equipment, you receive all the services the industry needs in Germany. Professional and reliable, we are the drive and backing for your company. We catch the top themes and create values for you.

The effort involved in applying? Feasible! Do you have any questions? Then take advantage of our monthly online introduction and Q&A session on tax-incentivized research funding.

Exclusive series of events for research and innovation in mechanical and plant engineering. Find out which funding instruments and programs you can use for your research and innovation projects.

New INTERREG call: Over 38 million euros in EU funding for cross-border projects in NRW, Belgium and the Netherlands - focus on green transformation and future topics.

The "Circular Production NRW" (ZiPo.NRW) funding call is entering the next round: applications can now be submitted until December 15, 2025.

The majority of German machinery and equipment manufacturing research is conducted in Germany. Companies are keeping their research budgets high. However, there are threatening dependencies in key technologies.

The budget of the EU research program Horizon Europe has almost doubled - a positive signal. However, horizontal key technologies such as robotics, industrial AI and production technologies must be given greater consideration.

The bill presented by the Federal Government for an immediate tax program to strengthen Germany as a business location has also been passed by the Bundesrat. The following now applies:

Innovative solutions for digitalized processes or business models by and for SMEs in NRW.

Scientific collaborations are of added value for Germany as a center of innovation. However, strategic knowledge management is needed. Also in terms of technological sovereignty.

KMU-innovativ supports research-intensive SMEs in the mechanical engineering sector in the development of innovative technologies. Funding is provided for innovative projects and economic potential - also in cooperation with research partners.

In our theme publication you will find facts and figures on research and development, innovations and patents in machinery and equipment manufacturing.

Whether research tax allowance, IGF or project funding - national programs support companies in turning ideas into innovations, reducing risks, strengthening cooperation and putting knowledge into practice.

North Rhine-Westphalia has strengthened its leading position in the selection of Clusters of Excellence for the upcoming funding period from 2026.

The federal government's planned immediate tax investment program sends important signals to the economy. The improvement in the research allowance in particular is good news.

New NRW.BANK development program for SMEs with up to 20 percent repayment discount

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The Central Innovation Program for SMEs (ZIM) is a nationwide funding program that is open to all technologies and sectors.

The high pace of innovation in mechanical and plant engineering requires more industry orientation in funding, strengthening of collaborative research, transfer platforms, and the expansion of research funding for future-proof jobs.

Tax incentives for research offer small and medium-sized companies in particular incentives to invest in research and development.

Heavy seas and no calm in sight: the mechanical engineering industry expects a decline in production and a slight reduction in jobs in 2025. A political turnaround is needed to strengthen the industry.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia is awarding the NRW Innovation Prize for the year 2025.

The innovation prize honors practical solutions to problems. This year, it went to a VDMA member for the development of an energy-saving burner, among other things.

The state should efficiently strengthen the competitiveness of the economy. The research allowance meets all the criteria for this and also strengthens companies in the face of unfair competition.

The draft for the Tax Reform Act has both light and shade. The fact is: Germany needs relief for the economy. Now.

The new research allowance is becoming increasingly popular in the mechanical engineering sector. The Federal Ministry of Finance has now issued an important statement regarding the application deadlines for previous years.

Tax money for the scrappage scheme is not being put to good use. It would be better to use it at the beginning of the value chain in production research. This would benefit jobs and technologies.

The Forschungskuratorium Maschinenbau e.V. (FKM) bundles and coordinates pre-competitive research for mechanical and plant engineering.

VDMA bundles its activities in the area of "Research and Innovation" and establishes a new joint office. Research and innovation processes can thus be further optimized. Dr. Eric Maiser and Martin Nitsche take over from Dietmar Goericke.

Research secures value creation and jobs in Germany and Europe. Politicians must create innovation-friendly framework conditions. Openness to technology is essential.

Horizon Europe is the EU framework program for research and innovation for 2021 to 2027 with the aim of building a knowledge- and innovation-based society and a competitive economy.

A complete success: The mechanical engineering sector is the frontrunner in the use of the state research allowance. The funding instrument strengthens Germany's competitiveness as a business location.

The Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Transport of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia is providing funding for innovations in the circular economy with "Ressource.NRW". The submission deadline for the first round ends on April 1, 2024.

At the end of January, the Research Allowance Certification Office updated the form for applying for the research allowance.

The EU research program "Made in Europe" not only offers a dialogue platform for topics related to Industry 4.0, but also an opportunity to participate in EU projects. One focus here is the circular economy.

Change is needed in various areas of education and working life to attract more women to technical professions. The latest study by the VDMA's Impuls Foundation investigates exactly what is needed. For the first time, the study focuses on the link between studies, career entry and the first years of employment for female engineers.

The BMBF supports innovations in production, services and work that focus on people through various funding measures.

Almost every company in the mechanical and plant engineering sector has R&D projects and ideas. Public funding is available for them. You can find an overview here.

The Industrial Collective Research (IGF) represents a unique innovation platform for small and medium-sized enterprises. As an open-topic and industry-driven programme, the IGF is an important building block in pre-competitive research for mechanical and plant engineering.

The Industrial Cooperative Research (IGF) represents a unique innovation platform for small and medium-sized enterprises. As an open-topic and industry-driven programme, the IGF is an important building block in pre-competitive research for mechanical and plant engineering.

From bionics and bioeconomy to "biointelligence": Biologization could have a similarly far-reaching impact on mechanical engineering as digitalization. This is shown by Trendradar and the 7th future study by VDMA Future Business.

At the end of February, the Federal Ministry of Finance finally published a first draft bill for a research allowance law.

Production technology has always constituted an innovative industry that is constantly reinventing itself. That is why it is all the more important for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to benefit from sponsorship opportunities and take part in research and innovation projects. At a Federal level, there are many sponsorship opportunities to support in-house innovations.