06 · Funding & Grants
Funding & Grants
The WCI funds its research and transfer activities through a portfolio of European, national and private third-party sources — complemented by strategic corporate partnerships.
9.1

Horizon Europe

EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation — Cluster 4 and Mission Calls as strategic WCI targets.

9.2

National Funding Programmes

BMBF, BMWK, DFG, Berlin Senate — funding programmes for transfer, sustainability and applied research.

9.3

Private & Foundation Funding

Foundation funding, philanthropic capital and international environment & social funds for WCI projects.

9.4

Corporate Partnerships

Strategic corporate partnerships for joint research, impact projects and IEL support.

Drittmittelstrategie WCI

The WCI pursues a diversified funding strategy — targeting at least 60% third-party funding by 2027. Core funding through BCBT; strategic growth through Horizon Europe and foundation grants.