Dr. Silke Uhrig-Schmidt (she/her)

Welcome to the Expert Lunch Session with Fundess!

Securing the right mix of funding sources is essential for advancing cutting-edge research and innovation. In this webinar, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the H3 Health Hub welcome Linda Jaculi from Fundess GmbH as a guest expert to provide practical insights into the R&D Tax Incentive (Forschungszulage) and effective funding strategies for research institutions, start-ups, and technology-driven companies.

Drawing on extensive experience with national and EU-based funding programs, Fundess will share strategic approaches and actionable recommendations for building strong, resilient funding architectures.

We are looking forward to your registration!


Key Topics

The R&D Tax Incentive – Understanding the Framework

  • Eligibility criteria and insights into what is considered R&D
  • Frequent pitfalls in applications and how to avoid them
  • Best practices for documentation and project structuring

Strategic Funding Approaches for Research and Innovation

  • How institutions like DKFZ and Helmholtz build successful funding portfolios
  • Combining the R&D Tax Incentive with grants such as ZIM, KMU-innovativ, and EU programs
  • Designing sustainable funding strategies aligned with scientific and organizational priorities

Expert Knowledge from Real-World Practice

Fundess GmbH brings hands-on experience from numerous funding projects and will illustrate how organizations can leverage synergies across funding instruments to maximize their potential.


Who Should Attend?

  • Researchers and project leaders
  • Technology transfer and research management professionals
  • Deep-tech and biotech start-ups
  • Companies engaged in research and innovation activities

What Participants Will Gain

Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of:

  • How to efficiently leverage the R&D Tax Incentive
  • How to develop a coherent and long-term funding strategy
  • What structures and processes support successful funding applications

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