Bayerische Forschungs- und Innovationsagentur (BayFIA)

The Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency (BayFIA) is a cooperation network and contact point for needs-based support in the areas of research, innovation and transformation.
Four central institutions of the Bavarian research and innovation landscape pool their expertise under the umbrella of BayFIA: Bayerische Forschungsallianz GmbH (BayFOR), Bayerische Forschungs- und Transformationsstiftung, Bayerische Patentallianz GmbH (BayPAT) and Bayern Innovativ GmbH. BayFIA offers a comprehensive and coordinated range of services and advice on research and innovation funding, knowledge and technology transfer as well as patents and licences.