With the mFUND, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) supports the development of digital business ideas based on mobility, geo- and weather data.
These include, for example, new navigation services, innovative sharing platforms, intelligent travel planners, and highly accurate weather apps. The funding begins as soon as digital business ideas emerge and supports their implementation – from concept through development to market readiness. The funding program is aimed at founders, startups, companies, public and non-public universities, associations, as well as public authorities and institutions with research and development tasks.
mFUND is divided into two funding lines
The mFUND is divided into two funding lines: Funding Line 1 provides funding of up to €100,000 for projects in the conceptual phase. Applications are accepted continuously. Funding Line 2 provides funding of up to €3 million for projects. Applications to Funding Line 2 are based on calls for proposals.
For the current fourth call for funding, project proposals can be submitted in the following three categories:
Category A: mFUND development (until 7 September 2018)
Category B: Priority topics of the 4th call for proposals:
1. Aviation, Air Cargo, Airport 4.0
2. Smart / Predictive Maintenance Mobility
3. Open Data in the municipal transport context
4. Mobility in rural areas
5. Increasing efficiency and reducing emissions in city logistics
6. Data basis for pedestrian traffic
7. Blockchain applications in the transportation sector
8. AI / Deep Learning in the Transport Sector
9. Citizen participation, data governance, standardization, and standardization in the transport sector (until September 28, 2018)
Category C: Project outlines on other relevant topics in the context of the Modernity Fund funding guideline that go substantially beyond previous mFUND research projects (by October 26, 2018)
Details can be found in the “Modernity Fund” funding guidelines.
If you would like to learn more about various funding programs, please take advantage of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry's funding consultation hours! There you will learn all about technology and innovation funding and have the opportunity to ask your questions. Here you will find Information about dates and registration.
