Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation

A home for
people with radical new ideas

The Federal Agency for Breakthrough Innovation SPRIND finances groundbreaking technologies and topics
that have the potential to fundamentally improve our lives.

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Jacob Beautemps
6/3/2026

Made in Germany Awards

Together with Jacob Beautemps and the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space, we are looking for the brightest minds and most innovative ideas in Germany. Submit by June 30, 2026.

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Orbital Bioworks

Open for applications
5/20/2026

We need breakthrough innovations to unlock the potential of microgravity for drug development and biomanufacturing. We need bold approaches and the will to put them into orbit.

Apply now
5/20/2026

We need breakthrough innovations that take quantum sensing one step further by combining it with existing data sources to turn precision into real insight.

Apply now
5/20/2026

We need breakthrough innovations to redefine the boundaries of quantum sensing. We need new ways of thinking to make new measurement techniques and quantum systems usable.

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What we believe in

We do what we do because we love it. We want to support innovators who also think the same way with their work and progress. This also means, for example, that we do not focus on control, but on common goals and values.
We believe in humanist values – in freedom, self-determination and democracy. The common good and social challenges are at the forefront of our work.
Seeing and seizing opportunities, developing and implementing visions. We have a great desire to tackle things and get something done. The future is what we make of it.
We want to transfer ideas into products and services that bring long-term benefits for Germany and Europe. That is why we always think and act entrepreneurially – with the agility of a start-up.
Curiosity is the force that drives us. We burn to solve the big problems and take conscious risks to accomplish this. Nobody wants to fail, but we are not afraid to do so.
We create an environment in which personalities can unfold, focus on their strengths and collaborate with fellow innovators.
We believe in strong networks with common goals – in Germany, Europe and worldwide.

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Projects

Innovations and the minds behind them.

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Challenges and Funken

Our calls for pioneers with worldchanging ideas.

Strategic Projects

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SPRIND Podcast

To the podcast

Der Buchdruck, Antibiotika und das Internet – das sind Innovationen, die unser Leben sprunghaft verändert haben. Doch was sind die Sprunginnovationen unserer Zeit? Wie entstehen sie? Und wer treibt sie voran? In unserem Podcast suchen wir gemeinsam mit Moderator Thomas Ramge nach Antworten auf diese Fragen und sprechen mit Menschen, die Neues neu denken.

#129 Anatolii Papulov (29.6.2026)

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How low is Very Low Earth Orbit? Why is it challenging to fly satellites close to earth? And how can it be done anyways for better imagery and satellite communication? Our host Thomas Ramge talks to Anatolii Papulov, co-founder of the space startup New Orbit.

#128 Philipp Kerth (15.6.2026)

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Was sind Hyperschallraketen? Wie groß ist zurzeit der Entwicklungsvorsprung von Russland, China und den USA? Und warum bietet genau diese Schlüsseltechnologie die Chance für Europa, militärisch souveräner zu werden? Unser Host Thomas Ramge spricht mit: Dr. Philipp Kerth, Co-Gründer des deutsch-britischen Dual-Use-Startups Hypersonica.

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Whether at events, as part of our projects and challenges or in the podcast. We talk to people with outstanding ideas - and listen carefully.

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