Apply for the Innovate! Call

Funder
greenCHEM

Eligibility

Eligible Recipient(s)
Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher
University Faculty
Industry
Other

A unique opportunity to receive equity-free funding for up to 12 months while joining a lab-embedded program to fast-track the validation of green chemistry business models and technologies. The innovate! call is tailored for innovators worldwide: early-stage scientific spinouts, researchers with promising yet unused patents, and entrepreneurs seeking new technologies as a foundation for their next business. With guaranteed, furnished housing, and access to a vibrant innovation ecosystem, the future of green chemistry innovators starts in Berlin.

Who should apply?

Innovation requires both people and technology. No matter where you start – with a vision, intellectual property, or both – the innovate! call has an entry point designed for your pathway to impact. That’s why the program offers three Tracks, each tailored to a specific innovator profile, yet all united by one goal: turning chemistry-based innovation into real-world applications that drive sustainability impact. Together, the three Tracks are embedded in an ecosystem where ideas find the right people and collaboration drives progress.

  • Track A Entrepreneurs without Patent
  • Track B Inventors & Patent Holders
  • Track C Entrepreneurs with Patent

Guaranteed housing and visa support. 

Founded companies and institutional applications are not eligible.

 

Program Dates: April 21st, 2026 - March 31st, 2027

Application Deadline: March 15th, 2026

Field of Interest
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Application Deadline
Application Deadline Type
Specific Date