Funding Strategy for Startups and SMEs
Plan your grant and loan roadmap aligned with your product milestones, financing needs, and long-term growth strategy, across Germany and the EU.
What’s Included
What You Get With NDF’s Funding Strategy
Relevant funding
A curated document of relevant grant and loan opportunities, with detailed information.
Timeline
Full strategy timeline view, from immediate wins to long-term opportunities.
Strategy
Strategic recommendations: which to prioritize, how to stack, and when to prepare.
Venture capital
Integration of venture capital or venture debt if applicable.
How it works
Easy steps to start with your non-dilutive-funding.
01
Kickoff via questionnaire & pitch deck
We collect your information in a short intake form and ask for your deck. Optional 30-minute call if anything is unclear.
02
Strategy creation
Our analysts build your non-dilutive funding roadmap using verified success patterns and matching logic from past approvals.
03
Presentation of strategy
We present your full analysis in a 60-minute call, ideally with all decision-makers. You’ll receive a 20+ page document detailing your funding roadmap, including relevant grants and loans. A follow-up session is available to address questions or align with your team.
For Whom
Ideal for startups and SMEs building a long-term funding strategy with grants and loans, and looking to maximize non-dilutive capital from day one.
Strategy Builders
You want a roadmap, not just a one-time grant. We align funding with your product, hiring and financing milestones.
Time-Constrained
You can’t afford to spend weeks learning how public funding works and want someone to handle it for you.
Complex Projects
You are planning R&D, consortium projects, or tech-heavy initiatives that need coordinated funding.
Results-Driven
You care about outcomes, not just paperwork. You want success-based support backed by real experience.
Why Funding Strategy First
Starting with a tailored funding strategy saves time, increases your approval chances and unlocks more capital. Our clients raise more with less effort by matching their roadmap to fitting programs, instead of chasing the wrong grants or loans.
FAQs
What our clients often ask before they get started.
Do I need a funding strategy if I already know a grant I want?
No. If you’ve identified a specific program, we can support you directly. But if you’re unsure or want to plan across multiple instruments, a strategy is the right first step.
What types of programs are considered?
We include relevant public funding programs at regional, national, and EU levels — including Eurostars, PROFIT (Berlin), InnoRampUp, IGP, ZIM, and others.
How long does the strategy take?
Usually around 10 business days from intake. We work efficiently with our knowledge and tools.
What’s required from me?
We need a completed intake form and your current pitch deck. If anything’s unclear, we’ll schedule a short clarification call.
How is the strategy delivered?
You’ll receive a clearly structured roadmap as PDF. In the final presentation, we walk you through the non-dilutive funding options and discuss priorities.
