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German Research Allowance (Forschungszulage)

domainGerman Research Allowance (Forschungszulage)verifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
For eligible projects starting in 2026, the law provides a cost-base ceiling and SME-enhanced allowance subject to the current statute.
scheduleDurationDeadline: See program page
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eventStatusOpen - Rolling Basis
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Duration
Deadline: See program page
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1-7 days
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Funding
medium
military_tech
Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

The German Forschungszulage is a tax allowance for eligible R&D expenditure under the Forschungszulagengesetz, available to companies including startups that conduct qualifying in-house or contracted research. Eligibility is established through the statutory process and a certification route before the tax claim.

inventory_2What's Included

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Value

For eligible projects starting in 2026, the law provides a cost-base ceiling and SME-enhanced allowance subject to the current statute.

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Equity

0%

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Provider

German Research Allowance (Forschungszulage)

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Type

government-benefits

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  • check_circleFounders and startups eligible in DE

directions_runHow to Apply

2 steps
  1. 1

    Review German Research Allowance (Forschungszulage) country rules and eligibility.

  2. 2

    Apply at https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/fzulg/.

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tagTags & categories

#Government benefits#R&D, tax-credit, Germany