Calls for Application
Calls with deadlines
CfA: Application phase for the ASAP BW Finale #12
Organisation: ASAP Academic Seed Accelerator Program
Target Group: Individuals or teams with at least one person who is currently studying in Baden-Württemberg, has recently graduated (max. 5 years) or works here as a research assistant
Deadline: June 24, 2024
The ASAP Finale is a competition in which the best university-related teams from Baden-Württemberg pitch their start-up ideas in 90 seconds. The teams have the opportunity to present their ideas on a virtual stage and win prizes of up to € 1,000 as well as places in further funding programs. From June 3 – 24, start-up teams will have the opportunity to apply for the 12th ASAP BW final. On July 16, the best teams will then have the opportunity to present their ideas live in front of an audience and a panel of experts.
CfA: “Young Scientist Pitch Competition” at the BioRN Annual Conference 2024
Organisation: BioRn
Target Group: Master- or PhD-Students and Postdocs
Deadline: June 30, 2024
The “Young Scientists Pitch Competition” is a dedicated session to Master- or PhD-Students and Postdocs. Research abstracts should be in line with the conference topic: “New Therapeutic Modalities in Personalized Medicine”, including, among others, the following topics: radiotherapy, ADC technology, RNA biology, epigenetics, molecular glue degraders, etc. Participants whose abstracts will be selected have the possibility to pitch during the conference in front of an audience from industry and academia experts and compete for a monetary prize. To participate in the event, please apply beforehand until June 30. Please submit your application per email to Nicole Hecht nh@biorn.org .
CfA: PRIO1 Klima-Preis 2024
Organisation: Prio1
Target Group: Student groups or (early) start-ups
Deadline: July 31, 2024
This year, for the first time, the PRIO1 Klima-Preis for innovative projects around the topic of climate protection and sustainability will be awarded! Are you aged between 16 and 30 and have an innovative idea to tackle the climate crisis? Then apply for the PRIO1 Climate Prize and convince us that your idea is worthy of an award. Student groups or (early) start-ups can apply. Three prizes totaling € 4,500 will be awarded and the closing date for submissions is July 31, 2024.
CfA: ELSE KRÖNER EXZELLENZSTIPENDIEN 2024
Organisation: Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation
Target Group: Doctors working at university hospitals or research institutions
Deadline: August 19, 2024
In 2024, the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation will once again be offering up to six Else Kröner Excellence Scholarships, each worth € 350,000. Eligible to apply are academically successful doctors who have completed their specialist examination at the time of application and who work at university hospitals or research institutions of medical faculties providing patient care in Germany. You can apply until August 19, 2024!
CfA: BMBF - Strengthening start-up activities in the life sciences "GO-Bio next"
Organisation: BMBF Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung
Target Group: Scientists and researchers
Deadline: September 15, 2024
The BMBF is pursuing the goal of increasing start-up activities in the life sciences and accelerating the transfer from basic research to application and making it more efficient. Funding will be provided in two phases and an application is required to participate. Project outlines must be submitted in electronic form by September 15.
Open Calls
upCAT - The accelerator programme
Organisation: enTechnon, the Chair of Entrepreneurship and Technology Management and the KIT-Gründerschmiede
Target Group: Scientists, researchers and students from the KIT environment, KIT partners and the Helmholtz Association with focus on deep tech
Do you have an initial idea for your own company and need a boost to turn it into reality? Then the Start-up Catalyst – upCAT – is the right place for you. upCAT is a joint offer of enTechnon, the Chair of Entrepreneurship and Technology Management and the KIT-Gründerschmiede. Teams of scientists, researchers and students from the KIT environment, KIT partners and the Helmholtz Association may participate. Teams should focus on Deep Tech.
Novo Nordisk validatioNN funding program
Organisation: Novo Nordisk
Target Group: Life science scientists
The validatioNN funding initiative within the Novo Nordisk Science2Medicine program is aimed at life science scientists seeking (financial) support for a key experiment. The aim of this short grant is to test a clinically relevant hypothesis. The focus is on cardiometabolic diseases. Project funding is up to 50,000 € for six to nine months. Additional support is provided through access to resources and exchange with Novo Nordisk experts. Application by a written proposal is possible on an ongoing basis. If you would like to apply, please can contact Dr. Christoph Meyer christoph.meyer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de. Afterwards, you can submit your application online.
Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE)
Organisation: Italienischen Handelskammer für Deutschland e.V (ITKAM)
Target Group: Young entrepreneur students
Do you want to explore new markets and develop and test your own skills abroad? With the EU-funded mentorship Erasmus programme for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) and EYE Global, young entrepreneurs -up to 3 years of start-up experience, have the opportunity to work with an experienced entrepreneur abroad. The collaboration can last up to 6 months in EU countries and up to 3 months in the USA, Canada, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel. During this time, financial support is available. There are new mentors who are looking for innovative entrepreneurs.