Bridge Discovery
BRIDGE Discovery is aimed at experienced researchers for basic as well as applied research in order to realise the innovation potential of research findings. It allows the researchers to forge ahead with their vision during the critical precompetitive phase.
The Discovery funding opportunity is open to researchers submitting project based on a technological innovation with a strong societal or economic impact. In addition you have to meet the following criteria:
- You are conducting research at a university, a Federal Institute of Technology, a University of Applied Sciences or at another research institution pursuant to the Federal Act on the Promotion of Research and Innovation .
- You have the competence to lead a research project.
- You submit your project as a single applicant or as a part of a small consortium of a maximum of 3 applicants.
Calls for Discovery projects are launched once a year.