Erich Franke Foundation
Research & Development
The Franke Foundation is proud to support research projects at universities and start-ups. We believe in the transformative power of research and innovation and firmly believe that it can help improve the world and find new solutions to pressing problems. Through our financial support, we enable promising talents and ideas to realize their potential and drive groundbreaking developments.
Be innovative!
As Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Franke Foundation, I am deeply grateful for the long-standing partnership between Franke GmbH and various educational institutions and start-ups. These connections have led to groundbreaking research projects and innovative ideas that redefine the boundaries of what is possible.
I encourage all researchers and entrepreneurs who want to shape the future to apply to the Erich Franke Foundation. We are here to support you and make your visions a reality.
CEO Franke GmbH
Projects
Here you can see a selection of research and development projects funded by the Erich Franke Foundation. Funding can take various forms:
- as one-off financial support
- as long-term financial support over a certain period of time
- in the provision of know-how, for example for technical problems
- in the provision of production equipment for the manufacture of parts
- in the provision of bearings or linear systems from the Franke GmbH product range
Innovative exo-skeleton
Support through engineering and initial prototypes
Your project...
Simply apply for funding here
by e-mail
How to apply for funding
- Application: Interested parties submit a formal application with a project description, budget and implementation plan.
- Review: The foundation evaluates the applications based on criteria such as project goals and financial sustainability.
- Decision: Funding decisions are based on evaluation and potential for positive change.
- Notification: Applicants are notified of the outcome.
- Project implementation: Funded organizations implement the project and submit regular progress reports.
- Completion and evaluation: At the end of the project, the effectiveness is assessed and lessons learned are derived.
The Erich Franke Foundation offers support with questions about the application process and during project implementation.
We look forward to inspiring projects that make a positive contribution.
