InnoBonus: EUR 10 million for technology transfer in Saarland – new funding opportunities for SMEs and start-ups

On 2 September 2025, the Saarland Ministry of Economic Affairs presented a new funding component of the SME package: the InnoBonus. With a budget of EUR 10 million from the Transformation Fund, the government of the Land is providing targeted support for research from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups. The aim is to accelerate the transfer of research results into marketable products and services, thus creating growth and new jobs in Saarland...

The startup ecosystem in Saarland

©Adobe Stock/311601121 This was the Southwest Digital Festival 2024: A full success for the digital future On 19 and 20 September 2024, Saarbrücken turned into a vibrant hub for technological innovation and digitalisation: The 2024 Southwest Digital Festival attracted more than 250 technology and innovation enthusiasts. Organised by the European Digital Innovation Hub Saarland (EDIH),...