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ZIM — Zentrales Innovationsprogramm Mittelstand
BMWE — Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie · Germany
Status today · checked 22 days ago
Applications temporarily suspended from 7 July 2026, 12:00. The stop applies to all project types and to project outlines. Do not start an application until it reopens.
Applications temporarily suspended from 7 July 2026, 12:00. The stop applies to all project types and to project outlines. Do not start an application until it reopens.
What you get
Non-repayable grants toward R&D project costs. Individual projects: maximum assessment base of €690,000. Cooperation projects run at higher rates and volumes.
Who it is for
SMEs with up to 1,000 employees, any sector, running R&D projects alone or in cooperation.
The catch
Currently suspended. Most 2026 funding guides still list it as open — they have not been updated.
Official source: https://www.zim.de/
Verified: 2026-09-13
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