Bremen, 15.01.2025 - FördermittelNAVI is live: a solution that enables a quick and uncomplicated search for suitable funding. team neusta implemented the project together with DSK Digital GmbH, a subsidiary of Deutsche Stadt- und Grundstücksentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH. With FördermittelNAVI, one of Germany's largest funding databases has been transformed into a digital business model. It contains over 4,500 funding programs from the EU, federal government, federal states, regional funding and foundations. With the help of an extensive catalog of questions and keyword recognition, precise hits can be achieved in a short time.
“There are numerous types of funding, but they include different guideline details and requirements - often formulated in difficult-to-understand officialese. It is a challenge to maintain an overview and find exactly the right funding for a project. Our aim was to create a platform that offers easy access to suitable funding, saves time for those searching and maximizes the financial scope for projects. Thanks to the collaboration with team neusta, we have succeeded in doing this with FördermittelNAVI,” says Frank Lösing, Managing Director of DSK Digital GmbH. Fabian Gutsche, CDO and member of the Executive Board of team neusta, adds: “We are delighted that we were able to contribute our digital expertise to FördermittelNAVI. The tool guides users directly to the right funding, including via an AI-based quick search. We have also converted the platform to a cloud-based SaaS model. Among other things, this offers greater scalability and flexibility, and the software is regularly updated automatically.”
How the FördermittelNAVI works
The platform includes various search options: One option is the detailed search. First, the user enters basic data on the organization for which funding is required. This results in context-dependent detailed questions. From a pool of around 11,000 questions, specific questions on project details are asked and the optimal funding is determined from the answers. Users receive a list of results with a comprehensive overview of the type of funding, funding amount, combinability, application deadlines and other important information on suitable programs. An index search is also possible: Anyone looking for specific known funding programs or funding providers can enter keywords for the program name or abbreviations in a search field. This provides the user with a list of results matching the search entry.
A history list also makes it possible to save search queries and adjust them if necessary. In addition, the database is constantly updated and contains around 100 changes per month, which are entered by the DSK team. Whether companies from different sectors, local authorities or other organizations - everyone can benefit from the FördermittelNAVI.
The process - from the idea to market maturity
The development of the FördermittelNAVI took place in a structured business-building process. The team of experts at Bremer Digitalgruppe conducted over 50 user interviews to ensure product-market fit and to align the platform closely with the needs of the target group. Users tested the tool using a click dummy and provided valuable feedback. Test campaigns also helped to identify the most effective sales channels and generate awareness in the relevant target groups. Following the introduction of a minimal viable product (MVP), the first customers were able to use the tool before the official launch. Interested parties now have the opportunity to get to know the platform with a free trial access for one month or to take out a paid subscription model.
TheNAVI funding tool is being continuously developed. “Together with DSK, we would like to tap into further target groups and offer additional functions in order to meet the requirements of the market even better,” says Gutsche.
Further information on the NAVI funding program can be found at: www.foerdermittelnavi.de