Yes, you are more than welcome to join with an existing idea to work with additional partners, for support, etc.

Yes, if you have a project ongoing or a ready product that is related to the network topic for the fight against COVID-19.

This network is mainly funding by the German Ministry of Economy and Economic Affairs and Energy. There is a small fee to be covered by the regular German Members.

The innovation projects can be supported with grants by the German Federal Government or by the European Commission for the German companies.

Phase 1 serves to establish the network and to develop a technological roadmap for the projects which can be funded. This includes the support of the network in finding potential partners for the project ideas, initial research on the market feasibility and identifying the right funding opportunities.

Phase 2 is aimed at the implementation of the network concept, the coordinating support of the network partners in the implementation of the R&D projects according to the technological roadmap and the preparation for the market launch. In the phase two, those network members who have a concrete project Idea can submit a proposal for funding from the German Federal Government; however, this is not mandatory to be a part of the network.

A 1-hour meeting (initially only online) will be held every two weeks/once a month; this can be adjusted if necessary.

We are planning local meetings, only with the German network partners and also meetings together with the international partners.

Once it is deemed safe, there may also be occasional in-person meetings that you may join if it is possible for you.

You may also communicate with the partners yourself; however, how much time spent is entirely up to you.

Regular network partners may have a maximum of 1000 employees. However, larger companies, research institutes or international partners can participate in the network as associated partners.

How and in what form the network partners cooperatewith each other is not defined. For example, there is the possibility of cooperation with several other regular German network partners within the framework of a project, as well as cooperation with only one US-American research partner or application partner in pilot projects.

No, network partners can, but don’t necessarily have to, submit a ZIM application for the projects. Projects can also be supported by other R&D funding measures of the Federal Government, the State or the EU.

Evaluation and selection of R&D project ideas with regard to eligibility for funding, and preparation of the technological roadmap for the development lines in the network

Acquisition of further research partners and application companies

SWOT and market analysis for the planned projects

Provision of a secure, digital communication platform

Support with project and funding applications

Public relations work for the network and the R&D projects Support with project and funding applications

Regular (especially virtual) network meetings