Grants and Loans Tailored to Your Industry
Every sector has its own funding landscape. We help startups and SMEs navigate public financing – from deep tech to sustainability.
Why Sector-Specific Funding Matters
Public funding is not one-size-fits-all.
Most grant and loan programs are designed with specific sectors or innovation areas in mind. From biotech labs to AI startups or creative ventures – the funding logic, criteria, and success factors differ.
We help you match your company’s industry and innovation focus with the most relevant instruments on state, national, and EU level.
If your innovation sector isn’t listed, that’s no problem. We cover a wide range of specialized funding topics, which we can discuss in detail during an initial consultation.
Industrial Tech/ Manufacturing
This sector frequently uses various innovation grants to reinvest development costs back into the business, accelerating the process and scale-up of new equipment and manufacturing processes.
This sector heavily relies on non-dilutive government grants (e.g., EIC Accelerator) to finance long, high-risk R&D cycles and achieve crucial regulatory milestones before seeking large equity rounds.
These companies leverage programs like ZIM/Pro FIT to bridge the gap between initial fundamental research and product commercialization, validating their technology before significant VC investment.
Smart Cities & Urban Tech
This sector focuses on technological solutions for urban challenges, ranging from intelligent infrastructure and mobility to waste management and energy efficiency in urban spaces.
Defense Tech
Companies developing dual-use technologies are prime candidates for non-dilutive capital and provide a clear, first-customer pathway to market.
Startups benefit from dedicated public grants and subsidies (e.g., DBU) that specifically de-risk hardware development and fund projects aimed at energy transition, resource efficiency, and carbon reduction.
Why NDF
Funding strategy that cuts through complexity and increases your chances of success.
Navigators
We guide you through the jungle of non-dilutive funding.
Experienced
Over 6 years of hands-on experience and millions in acquired capital.
AI-Enhanced
We use AI trained on numerous of successful applications.
Strategic
We care about success, not paperwork.
FAQs
What our clients often ask before they get started.
Which funding programs do you support?
We cover German, EU and regional funding opportunities, including programs like Eurostars, GründungsBONUS, Berlin Start, and PRO FIT. If you’re eligible, we’ll find the right mix of non-dilutive capital for your business.
Do I need a funding strategy first?
Not necessarily. If you already have a specific program in mind, we can jump straight into the application. Otherwise, we can create a customized funding strategy based on your business model, milestones, and capital needs.
How much time do I need to invest?
We know your time is limited. Thanks to our AI-supported process, we usually need only 1–3 hours of your input to create a complete and competitive application.
How does the pricing work?
We offer a mix of fixed and success-based pricing. You only pay the full fee if funding is approved, reducing your financial risk.
What makes NDF different from other competitors?
We combine the experience of hundreds of successful applications with AI-supported writing based on best practices. Our goal: maximum funding success with minimal effort for you.
Can I combine grants and loans with VC funding?
Absolutely. We design your non-dilutive funding strategy to complement venture capital, not replace it, helping you stretch your runway and improve your valuation.
