How much funding does this grant offer?

Early-Stage Fund for Science-Driven Deep Tech offers up to $7.7M.

Who can apply for Early-Stage Fund for Science-Driven Deep Tech?

Eligibility covers organisations in DE, EU; startup, university, research-institution. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.

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Early-Stage Fund for Science-Driven Deep Tech Grant

organisation

A climate venture fund based in Germany

In context

This call is open to startups, universities and research institutions, at pre-seed and seed stage. Funding is an equity investment of Up to $7,700,000. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Germany and the European Union.

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Summary

Pre-seed and seed investment fund for science-driven deep-tech startups emerging from German universities and research institutions, with initial tickets of €250K–€1M and follow-on capacity up to €7M. Targets commercialisation of university and public research with industrial impact potential.

Summary by Raise Lens from the official notice · 3 Oct 2026Accurate?

About this grant

Pre-seed and seed investments in science-driven startups emerging from German universities and research institutions (Fraunhofer, DLR, Max-Planck and others), focusing on deep-tech and industrial impact. Initial tickets of €250K–€1M with follow-on investments up to €7M.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does this grant offer?: Early-Stage Fund for Science-Driven Deep Tech offers up to $7.7M.
Who can apply for Early-Stage Fund for Science-Driven Deep Tech?: Eligibility covers organisations in DE, EU; startup, university, research-institution. The full eligibility conditions are part of the Pro detail.