LuFo Klima VII-1

The conditions of the first call for proposals of the seventh aviation research programme (LuFo Climate VII-1) of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) are described in the announcements described. These explain in detail which topics are funded, how funding is provided and which requirements must be met.

Two funding announcements are published in the course of each programme call. The announcement "Funding of research and development projects under the seventh national civil aviation research programme Climate - First programme call (LuFo Klima VII-1)" is aimed at projects that can be funded from Chapter 0901 Title 683 31 of the federal budget. (BAnz AT 19.04.2024 B1)

Projects that fall under the purpose of Chapter 6092 Title 683 05 are addressed in the funding announcement "Funding of research and development projects under the seventh national civil aviation research programme VII - First programme call (LuFo Klima VII-1 KTF) - Climate-neutral flying " (BAnz AT 19.04.2024 B2)

In the following, we summarise key information from the announcements. It is intended as an aid for interested parties. Only the announcements of 19.04.2024 in the Federal Gazette (BAnz AT 19.04.2024 B1 and BAnz AT 19.04.2024 B2) are binding www.bundesanzeiger.de.

We will be happy to advise you on how to apply for this funding and show you the necessary process steps and documents.

What topics are funded?

The object of the funding is research and technology development projects for the entire aircraft system.

The focus of LuFo Climate VII-1 is based on three pillars:

• Alternative climate-neutral drive technologies (open to all energy sources),
• reduction of energy requirements and increase in competitiveness, resource efficiency,
• reduction of the ecological footprint and improvement of social acceptance.

The first pillar is addressed in the LuFo VII-1 KTF programme call and the second and third pillars are addressed in the LuFo VII-1 programme call.

How can I categorise my topics when submitting sketches?

The projects are assigned to both a programme line and a specialist discipline.

Who can submit?

• Companies
• Scientific institutions
• Research institutions
• SMEs

Further information on the requirements for participation in the aeronautics research programme can be found in the announcements.

Please note the special provisions on eligibility requirements for the interim call for international cooperation projects. Further information can be found in the Note International Interim Call.

What type of support is provided?

Project funding in accordance with this funding announcement takes the form of non-repayable grants.

How do I get access to funding in the International Interim Call 2025?

The application procedure is organised in two stages.

The procedure begins with the submission of the sketches in the sketches phase and usually ends with the approval or rejection of the formal application by the BMWK. Project outlines and funding applications can be withdrawn at any time at the end of the procedure.

In the first stage of the procedure, the project organiser must be notified by 04 June 2025 at 12:00 noon at the latest, project sketches must be submitted electronically by email to lufo-zwischenaufruf@dlr.de. Project outlines received after this deadline cannot be considered for the International Interim Call 2025 (exclusion deadline). In the case of collaborative projects, the project outlines of all partners must be submitted electronically by the project leader.

These project outlines are then assessed and evaluated on the basis of defined criteria. On the basis of this evaluation, projects worthy of funding are selected in the first stage and the outline submitters concerned are invited to submit a written and formal application (submission of a project proposal). However, no legal entitlement to funding can be derived from the positive evaluation of a project outline.

Who can I contact with my questions?