The “Kleinprojekt” focuses on smaller projects in experimental development conducted by small and medium-sized enterprises. It covers activities that transform a proof of concept under laboratory conditions (TRL 5) into a functional prototype (TRL 8). Funding is provided for project costs of max. €150,000 with a grant of max. 60% (70% in the case of a cooperative project). Key evaluation criteria are innovation, technical challenge, sustainability and market potential.