New funding announcements for companies and research in the production environment

16.03.2026

We would like to draw your attention to current funding announcements in the field of digitization, which are particularly relevant for manufacturing companies, technology-oriented SMEs and research partners.

• Artificial intelligence - data science
  Funding for research and development projects on data-driven methods, AI applications and intelligent data analysis, among other things.
  Announcement text and further information
• Cybersecurity
  Support for projects to increase IT and OT security, particularly in industrial and networked production environments.
  Announcement text and further information
• Electronic systems and process technologies
  Funding for innovative electronic systems and modern process technologies with relevance for industrial applications.
  Announcement text and further information

The announcements are made as part of the Bavarian Joint Research Programme (BayVFP) of the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy (StMWi), funding line Digitalization, in the funding areas "Information and Communication Technology" and "Electronic Systems".

Submission deadline for project outlines:
Thursday, 16.04.2026, 2:00 p.m.