Funding is an important component of corporate and project financing for companies in the IT and internet sectors, especially during growth phases or when developing new technologies and products. However, the funding landscape is complex, and extensive application processes often have to be completed. In this forum, we present the most important programs at the regional, federal, and EU levels for the IT and digital industries. This concise overview provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to navigate the funding landscape and find the most suitable programs.
Questions that are answered:
- What current programs are available in the region and at the federal and EU levels?
- How do you go about selecting and applying?
- For whom is the effort worthwhile and how can it be reduced?
- When is the ideal time to apply?
- What experiences are there in practical application?
Agenda and speakers
4:00 PM: Welcome and introduction to the funded forum finance
Thomas Schröter, Managing Director of förderbar GmbH
Philip Meichssner, Partner, Tax Lawyer, Osborne Clarke
4:20 p.m.: Overview of the regional funding programs BayTOU and BayTP
Rainer Lorenz, Head of Project Management Bavaria ITZB
4:35 p.m.: Technology funding programs for information and communication technology and electronic systems in Bavaria
Dr. Jürgen Dam, Project Manager IUK Bavaria, VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH
4:50 p.m.: Impulses for Innovations – ZIM Central Innovation Program for SMEs
Dr. Armin Renner-Kottenkamp, Deputy Project Manager ZIM Individual Projects, Project Management EuroNorm Society for Quality Assurance and Innovation Management
5:05 p.m.: Exchange of experiences and networking break
5:35 p.m.: Practical experiences with funding – a company report
Robin Ribback, CIO, Technical Director, VERBAVOICE GmbH
5:50 p.m.: Supporting cutting-edge research in IT SMEs – SME-innovative
Nicole Ölkers, Director, förderbar GmbH
6:05 p.m.: Treatment of funding in VC participation agreements
Philip Meichssner, Attorney/Partner, Osborne Clarke
6:20 p.m.: Tips and tricks for successful funding applications – panel discussion with all speakers
Moderation: Nicole Ölkers, Director förderbar GmbH
6:50 p.m.: Exchange of experiences and networking
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