Funded Research

The BFI provides support in applying for, preparing and accompanying publicly funded research projects in the process industry.

Situation:

Many companies in the process industry are very interested in participating in innovative, publicly funded research projects.

However, the application process, identifying suitable funding programmes, research funds and project partners, as well as communicating with the project sponsor and managing third-party funding, represent a complex challenge for many companies.

Solution:

For decades, the BFI has had proven core competence in successfully applying for and supporting publicly funded projects in the process industry. Through active participation in R&D committees, the BFI is a key contributor to the content of research programmes and thus represents the interests of research partners from the process industry.

Do you have an innovative R&D topic in the field of process industry and would like to work on this topic as part of a multi-year project with the BFI and other project partners? The BFI will assist you in identifying suitable funding programmes at national/international level and, in consultation with you and the project sponsor, will take care of the application process and project support. We are also happy to assist you with third-party funding management. Please contact us for further details.

We support you in the following areas:

  • Formulation of the task for a research topic of general interest
  • Identification of a suitable funding programme
  • Compilation of a national or international consortium
  • Coordination and preparation of the research proposal (technical and administrative parts)
  • Coordination of the research project in case of a positive review
  • Conducting research work in the BFI laboratory and technical centre as well as at industrial facilities
  • Preparation of reports, publications and presentations
  • Defence of the project before the funding body
  • Support with third-party funding management