From Research to Innovation: Grants and Funding

Navigating the funding maze – From prototype to funding

Which funding is right for your start-up idea – and when is the right time to apply? At the workshop ‘From Research to Innovation: Funding and Finance’, you’ll gain an overview of key funding opportunities – from the initial idea through prototype development to market entry and growth.

You’ll learn how to assess your own project using the Technology Readiness Level (TRL), identify suitable funding instruments and determine the specific next steps for your start-up.

Workshop content

• Classifying your own start-up idea and the Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
• Funding for research, validation and start-ups
• Equity and debt finance for market entry and growth
• SAXEED services for coaching, prototyping and networking
• Matching funding opportunities to your start-up project

Specific next steps and relevant points of contact

Target audience

The workshop is aimed at those interested in starting a business, students, PhD candidates and research staff at SAXEED universities. No prior knowledge is required. The format is suitable for projects ranging from the initial idea phase through to the preparation of a spin-off and is particularly well-suited to start-up teams.