AiF Projekt

AiF Projekt GmbH is a German project management agency that specializes in the administration of public research and development funding programs. Based in Berlin, it operates as a subsidiary of the German Federation of Industrial Research Associations (AiF) and primarily serves as the project carrier for the Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM) on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The company plays a pivotal role in the German innovation landscape by evaluating, funding, and monitoring R&D projects across various industries, with a significant focus on biotechnology and medical technology. AiF Projekt GmbH provides essential support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and their research partners throughout the entire lifecycle of an innovation project. Its services ensure that public subsidies are effectively utilized to drive technological advancement and economic growth. For biotech analysts, the agency is a key entity as it oversees a substantial portion of the non-dilutive funding available to German life science startups.