Saxony InnoPrämie
InnoPrämie (EFRE/JTF-Technologieförderung)
50% of external R&D/design/testing services, max €40,000 per calendar year (up to 2 per year); ≤6 months. Provided by Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB) / SMWA.
Key facts
- Amount
- 50% of external R&D/design/testing services, max €40,000 per calendar year (up to 2 per year); ≤6 months
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Voucher
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Business location in Saxony
Who can apply
- KMU of commercial economy, creative industries, freelance engineers
- Providers: universities, institutes or private firms (domestic or foreign)
- Feasibility/market studies, design, testing, certification prep
What usually blocks applicants
- Only external services; own work not funded
- Providers can't be related persons
Why founders miss it
Lets a solo founder buy research help (e.g. a university lab, UX research, security pentest by an institute) at half price, with a low-effort application.
Deadline and timing
Any time before project start; guideline valid until 31 Dec 2030
Frequently asked
How much does Saxony InnoPrämie pay?
50% of external R&D/design/testing services, max €40,000 per calendar year (up to 2 per year); ≤6 months
Who can apply for Saxony InnoPrämie?
KMU of commercial economy, creative industries, freelance engineers Providers: universities, institutes or private firms (domestic or foreign) Feasibility/market studies, design, testing, certification prep
When is the Saxony InnoPrämie deadline?
Any time before project start; guideline valid until 31 Dec 2030
Where do I apply for Saxony InnoPrämie?
On the official page: https://www.foerderdatenbank.de/FDB/Content/DE/Foerderprogramm/Land/Sachsen/efre-jtf-technologiefoerderung-innopraemie.html. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back Saxony InnoPrämie or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Saxony InnoPrämie?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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