The Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) is dedicated to fostering breakthrough innovations that significantly enhance quality of life and generate sustainable economic benefits for Germany and Europe. By providing a supportive environment, SPRIND enables innovators to take risks and think radically differently.
Key Activities:
- Challenges and Funken: SPRIND organizes innovation competitions to tackle pressing societal issues. The “Challenges” define clear objectives and invite diverse solutions, while “Funken” are rapid innovation competitions aimed at swiftly demonstrating breakthrough technologies.
- Project Support: Beyond competitions, SPRIND supports projects like Oliment, which aims to develop a CO₂-negative binding agent for cement applications, and Nanogami, focusing on advancements in biomolecular nanotechnology.
Unique Benefits:
- Flexible Funding: Utilizing mechanisms like pre-commercial procurement, SPRIND offers rapid and flexible financing with minimal administrative burden, allowing innovators to focus on development rather than bureaucracy.
- Comprehensive Support: SPRIND provides more than just funding; it offers coaching, team-building assistance, and access to extensive networks in science, business, and politics, ensuring innovators have the resources needed to succeed.
- Embracing Risk: Recognizing that failure is part of the innovation process, SPRIND fosters a culture that encourages taking conscious risks to solve significant problems, understanding that not all efforts will succeed but each provides valuable learning experiences.
By integrating these elements, SPRIND positions itself as a catalyst for transformative innovations that aim to secure future prosperity and address the complex challenges of our time.
More Information here: sprind.org
