Tenders Are Invited For Research And Development Consultancy Services – Project Sponsorship For The Federal Ministry Of Research, Technology And Space (Bmftr) “Quantum Technologies And Photonics”

Research And Development Consultancy Services – Project Sponsorship For The Federal Ministry Of Research, Technology And Space (Bmftr) “Quantum Technologies And Photonics”. The High-Tech Agenda Germany (Htad) Stands For More Competitiveness, Value Creation And Sovereignty. Quantum Technology Is One Of The Six Key Technologies Of The Htad. Within This Framework And As Part Of The “Quantum Systems Research Program” Program, The Federal Ministry For Research, Technology And Space (Bmftr) Promotes Research And Development Activities (R&D) That Are Carried Out Together With Science And Industry. The Motto Of The Research Program Is “Developing Cutting-Edge Technology. Shaping The Future.” It Describes The Innovation Policy Framework For Research Funding In This Area Until 2032. With This Program, The Bmftr Is Promoting The Future Topics Of Photonics And Quantum Technologies Under A Common Roof For The First Time. Photonics And Quantum Technologies Are Not Only Essential Innovation And Growth Engines For Germany As A Business And Science Location, But Also For Modern Society. As Key Technologies, They Are Also Closely Linked In Terms Of Content. This Results In Synergies That The Bmftr Specifically Uses To Advance Both Technologies. The Bmftr Finances R&D Projects Within The Funding Area Advertised Here. Funding Is Usually Provided Within The Framework Of Projects And Other Funding Instruments (E.G. Research Purchases). The Basis For This Is Funding Announcements Calling For Project Proposals. The Provisions And Procedures To Be Applied In Project Funding Are Presented In Detail In The Project Funding Handbook. The Contractors Task Is To Support The Bmftr In The Implementation Of The Mentioned Programs Or Their Further Developments. This Includes Support In The Further Development Of Existing Funding Lines And Measures As Well As Support In The Development Of New Funding Approaches, Particularly Those With A Strong Focus On Transfer And Value Creation. This Is An Ongoing Process. The Contractor Advises The Bmftr In Such A Way That Suggestions And New Framework Conditions From The Research Environment Are Taken Up And, If Necessary, Implemented Into Suggestions For The Further Development Of The Programs. The Bmftr And The An Rely On The Results Of Observation, Analyzes And Assessments. Concepts And Drafts For Funding Announcements Resulting From This Process Are Created By The Bmftr With The Help Of The Contractor. In Addition, Support Services Are Provided That Affect Program Management As Well As The Complex Of Citizen Participation And Communication.