Through QuEEP, scientists in the cluster are identified and motivated to view their basic research results through the eyes of potential users. This helps to ensure that "real" products emerge from top-level research.
QuEEP supports - specifically tailored to the requirements of the scientist - by two essential components:
- Monetary support: Personnel costs are covered so that space and time is created for further development from the idea to the product.
- Ideal support: Valuable first-hand experience can be passed on through individual workshops, a large network, and mentors who themselves come from the start-up scene.
These components give our scientists the certainty that the planned spin-off does not have to represent a large financial or personal risk.
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FAQ
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Who can receive funding through QuEEP?
Any member of QuantumFrontiers whose founding idea fits the content of the cluster and whose idea has been positively evaluated.
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Do prototypes have to be present when applying for funding?
No, of course not. But we want to understand how far you have come with your idea so that we can provide the appropriate support.
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What happens if no foundation takes place after the funding has ended?
We analyze the reasons for this together with you so that we can learn from them. The support is a non-repayable grant.
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Am I allowed to found the company during the support?
QuEEP is happy about every new start-up company during the grant or immediately afterwards!
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Compared to the EXIST-Gründerstipendium and EXIST-Forschungstransfer: How does QuEEP compare?
QuEEP is an efficient and fast preliminary stage to the above mentioned EXIST programs. When it comes to testing whether your idea will find its place in the application, QuEEP is right for you. QuEEP can also be used to create prototypes or develop the concept to a point where it will significantly increase the likelihood of approval for EXIST program applications.
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How do I apply for financial support for your start-up idea within the QuEEP program?
Application
Please contact us so that we can identify the details and your support needs. Afterwards, you will prepare a formal application of maximum 5 pages in which you outline your idea. The project outline will then be evaluated by a committee. Usually it takes only about 4 ... 6 weeks from submission of the application to the start of the project.
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Who is behind QuEEP? Who decides whether funding is granted or not?
The QuEEP Board is currently made up of the following members:
- Magnus Zorn
- Tara Liebisch
- Daniel Prades
- Dennis Schlippert
- Alexander Wanner
- Benedikt Hampel
- Heiko Brüning
FoundersClass
Transferring scientific findings into "real" products
The FoundersClass is a participatory workshop series addressing the topic of transfer and spin-off. It is open to all members of QF. It doesn't matter whether there is already a concrete business idea or whether the focus is on introducing people to the topic of founding a company. The aim of the FoundersClass is to sensitize scientists to the topics of transfer and founding through impulses and interactive workshops and to provide them with the necessary know-how for the successful transfer of their own research results into application.
The FoundersClass is organized in cooperation between QuantumFrontiers and HighTech Startbahn GmbH (HTSB). HTSB has an active network in the high-tech start-up environment as well as many years of experience in advising and supporting technological spin-offs from research.
Upcoming events
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Past Events
02 Oct02. Oct. 2024 | 14:30 - 17:00Lecture Session05 Sep05. Sep. 2024 | 14:30 - 17:00Lecture Session06 Jun06. Jun. 2024 | 14:30 - 17:00Lecture Session02 May02. May. 2024 | 14:30 - 17:00Lecture Session04 Apr04. Apr. 2024 | 14:30 - 17:00Lecture Session14 Mar14. Mar. 2024 | 14:30 - 17:00Lecture Session25 Apr25. Apr. 2022 | 10:00 - 11:30Internal Event10 Mar10. Mar. 2022 | 14:00 - 17:00Workshop17 Feb17. Feb. 2022 | 14:00 - 17:00Workshop22 Jul22. Jul. 2021 | 14:00 - 17:00Online04 Feb04. Feb. 2021Workshop