GO-Bio initial

GO-Bio initial is a funding programme from the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for early, innovative ideas in the life sciences. 
It consists of two phases:

1. The Exploratory Phase
   For your initial application you submit a short description of your project (Deadline: February 15). The Federal Ministry of Education and Research selects the most promising applications, which will be invited to submit a detailed proposal (Deadline: May 15). 
   
   If your project receives funding, you have one year to work on the conceptualization of your project and the evaluation of various commercialization options.
   By performing market- and intellectual property landscape analyses, you will be able to create a promising development strategy for your product or service.
    
2. The Feasibility Phase
   If your project continues to show promise during the exploratory phase, you may submit a proposal for the Feasibility Phase, which would provide two years of further funding (Deadline: May 15).
   If you receive this funding, you have the opportunity to test your idea experimentally, update your intellectual property strategy and find collaboration partners.

Ideally after the GO-Bio initial funding, your initially raw idea will have developed into a commercially attractive and innovative project that could be eligible for follow on funding opportunities, such as GO-Bio, EXIST or VIP+.

Find more information about GO-Bio initial and details on the application process:

https://www.go-bio.de/gobio/en/go-bio/go-bio-initial/go-bio-initial.html

Ascenion’s Life Science Digital Hub: A GO-Bio initial module

With our Life Science Digital Hub program we want to support young researchers on their journey to bring their ideas to the market. We offer assistance during the application process for the GO-Bio initial funding of the German Ministry of Education and Research and provide helpful informational material for your adventure from life sciences to business.

Ascenion’s Life Science Digital Hub includes the following services:
 

• Scouting & motivation of innovators
  Our goal is to increase awareness of the GO-Bio initial funding option and support the emphasis of innovation and translational science at research institutes in Germany.
   
• Interactive formats
  Ascenion regularly hosts webinars, workshops and Science Slams to teach and build up a community of young scientists interested in technology transfer.
  Here you have the opportunity to gain knowledge about important aspects of technology transfer and the GO-Bio initial programme, as well as to network with fellow researchers to share your experiences.
   
• Educational content
  In 2022 a Digital Technology Transfer Academy was launched. In a collection of short webcasts, experts explain the most important terms and topics for managing a life science project in order to provide you with valuable assistance in achieving your project goals.