Tuesday, 07. April 2026
COMET-Projects 2026
Funding info
COMET Projects 2026 promote cooperative research programmes between science and industry with the aim of bringing innovations to market maturity. The focus is on open-topic projects within central key technologies with a clear commercialisation perspective. Consortia consisting of at least one research institution and three companies are eligible to apply. The funding amounts to up to 45% of the project costs, supplemented by company participation. The submission deadline is 13 October 2026.
Support from the KL Research Service
- Strategic advice on the project application and any issues relating to your research project
- Searching for suitable cooperation partners
- Assistance with developing your ideas and proposal checking
- Assistance with meeting the requirements of the funding guidelines and internal KL guidelines
- Administrative support with obtaining approval for research projects from the KL rector’s office
If you intend to submit a proposal, please contact the Research Management Unit as soon as possible, at least 2 weeks before the deadline.