Funding for your AI project, what's actually open right now
We no longer state a blanket funding rate. Most nationwide programmes that were open in 2024 have since closed to new applications, and the rate that remains open varies by programme, region and project type. Below is the current status of every programme we track, checked and dated, not a percentage we cannot guarantee.
Programme status, checked regularly
| Programme | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ZIM, Central Innovation Programme for SMEs | Applications closed since 07 Jul 2026 | No new application rounds announced. Projects already approved continue to run under their existing terms. |
| go-digital | Ended 31 Dec 2024 | Programme discontinued. No federal successor has been announced as of this writing. |
| Digital Jetzt | No new applications | Portal closed to new entries. Committed funds are still being disbursed to approved projects. |
| Regional digital programmes, state level | Check regional programme | Availability, rate and eligibility differ by federal state and change frequently. We check your state before quoting a figure. |
How we handle funding, now
We track programme status
Federal and regional programmes, checked on a schedule, dated, not left to go stale on a page nobody revisits.
We tell you what's closed
If the programme you were hoping for is not accepting applications, we say so before you spend time on an application that goes nowhere.
We help where it's open
For programmes that are currently accepting applications, we help you assess fit and prepare the application alongside the project itself.
Check what your project may qualify for
Answer four questions about your company and your project, and see which currently open programmes are worth a closer look. No blanket percentage, just what applies to your case today.