Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency

Are you a researcher or entrepreneur in Bavaria with an innovative project idea you would like to realize? Are you looking for funding opportunities or suitable cooperation partners?

The Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency (BayFIA) brings together the funding and support services of the Free State of Bavaria for research, technology and innovation under one roof.

It supports Bavarian stakeholders from academia and industry along the entire innovation chain – from the initial project idea and funding advice to cooperation, technology transfer, intellectual property protection and market entry.

Four Partners – Clear Division of Responsibilities

Under the umbrella of BayFIA, four institutions funded by the Free State of Bavaria collaborate with complementary areas of expertise:

Bavarian Research Alliance – BayFOR

EU research and innovation funding and international scientific cooperation, in particular within the framework of Horizon Europe. BayFOR advises and supports Bavarian stakeholders in the preparation and implementation of European research and innovation projects.

Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation

Funding of application-oriented cooperative projects between science and industry in Bavaria.

Bayerische Patentallianz – BayPAT 

Patent management, commercialization and licensing of inventions from Bavarian universities and research institutions.

Bayern Innovativ GmbH

Advice and support regarding regional, national and federal funding programmes, cluster and network management, technology transfer and innovation support for companies in Bavaria.

Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency flyer

Official website of the Bavarian Research and Innovation Agency