innovate! call | Equity-free funding for tech transfer in Green Chemistry

About

The innovate! call offers equity-free funding and a 12-month customized incubation program for startups in green chemistry, providing over €700,000 in funding, free laboratory access, and support for residence and visa arrangements, targeting entrepreneurs looking to commercialize innovative technologies in sustainability.

Benefits

• 💰Equity-free Funding
  Over €700,000 in equity-free funding available for selected projects.
• 🏢Free Laboratory Access
  Participants will have access to free laboratory facilities for their projects.
• 📅Customized Incubation Program
  A 12-month tailored incubation program designed to support the development of startups.
• 🌐Access to Berlin Innovation Ecosystem
  Connection to the Berlin innovation ecosystem, including networking opportunities.
• 🛂Residence and Visa Assistance
  Support provided for residence and visa arrangements for participants.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to entrepreneurs without patents who are willing to start a business using existing green chemistry technologies
• Must be a patent holder looking to commercialize research results
• Entrepreneurs with their own patents who are ready to incubate or commercialize their technology
• Must participate in-person in Berlin; support for residence and visa is provided
• Targeted at startups in green chemistry and related fields such as chemistry, materials science, and sustainable technology

Participation Commitments

• Must attend the program in Berlin for the duration of the incubation
• Full-time commitment for the 12-month incubation period
• Participants may be required to present their progress at various stages of the program

Target Sector

Focused on green chemistry and related sustainable technologies

Target Location

Open to participants from any region, but must attend in Berlin