Knowledge transfer funding options are intended to support work on scientific questions in collaboration with an application partner (commercial enterprise or a non-commercial, non-profit institution) in the pre-competitive area. 

The aim is to apply the scientific findings and results generated by basic research. The projects are also expected to provide an impetus for pursuing new scientific questions in basic research.
 

Webinar – DFG-Fraunhofer-Cooperation – Trilateral Transfer Projects

The content of both webinars is identical. Participants will receive information on the objectives and framework conditions of the program as well as formal instructions on how to apply. There will be sufficient time for questions during the event.

Participation is possible without registration and without further dial-in data. You can use the Webex links to participate in the respective webinar as a guest with your name and e-mail address.

• Thursday, 10 July 2025,  2 - 3:30 pm I  The Webinar has taken place.
• Thursday, 24 July 2025, 9:30 - 11 am
  Webex-Link(externer Link); Kennwort: g4cNNvga9y6 (In German only)

Knowledge transfer funding options

The DFG offers three distinct knowledge transfer funding options which differ in their application criteria so as to ensure the best possible access criteria and conditions for successful processing.

*Science partners = researchers at universities/universities of applied sciences or non-university research institutions who are eligible to apply to the DFG.

*HEI partners = researchers at universities/universities of applied sciences and non-university research institutions with the exception of Fraunhofer, who are eligible to apply to the DFG.

DFG projects in GEPRIS

An overview of all DFG-funded projects relating to knowledge transfer is available in our information system GEPRIS:

• Overview GEPRIS(externer Link)