"Bezuschusste Veranstaltungen"

Funding Purpose

The DWIH SF supports activities with the following criteria:

• Activities that fulfill the mission of the DWIH as listed in the bylaws § 2 (2)(a):
  • Increase visibility of the German innovation landscape
  • Generate knowledge relevant to stakeholders in US and Germany
  • Advise on trends and established research practices of US and Germany
  • Build networks and strengthen German-US engagement such as new collaboration or joint-projects
• Activities that align with the UN SDGs and foster science diplomacy
• Activities that promote cutting-edge research, innovation and entrepreneurship, or provoke thoughtful dialogue
• Activities that have a clear mission of creating a long-lasting impact beyond the funded activity

General framework:

• Open-call, year-round, with priority given to applications submitted by December 1 and June 1.
  • Funding cannot be “reserved” in advance
• Ends when funding is depleted
• Grantor: DWIH SF with approval of Program Committee
• Joint proposals consisting of more than one supporter organization are welcome; funding levels can increase based on the number of involved supporters

Application Requirements

In order for the Program Committee to determine the quality of the planned activity, we ask for a completed Application Form including a detailed and specific description of the planned activities, list of potential speakers, format, and goals, etc. We understand that some adjustments are to be expected during the planning process, but the Program Committee requires careful and detailed application materials.

• Completed Application Form and Cost Calculation Table (see above for download)
• Applicant must be a DWIH NY main or associate supporter
  • Cost calculation must show matching funds: Main Supporters must demonstrate contribution of in-kind services; Associate Supporters must contribute 50% of overall activity costs.

• Detailed applications to be submitted ~6 months in advance of the planned activity:

Funding Use:

• Travel expenses and accommodation reimbursement via the DAAD Travel Expense Office in alignment w/ the Bundesreisekostengesetz and DAAD guidelines
• Marketing (graphic design, advertisement, PR)
• Catering in alignment with Consulate per person cap rates
• Venue expenses
• Photography & Videography
• Programmatic costs
• Material costs directly related to the activity

Evaluation Process

Applications are evaluated by the Program Committee*. Results are announced via email ~two weeks after the submission date.

Communication Materials and Processes

Logo

If granted funding, we require the DWIH San Francisco logo to be featured on all print and digital communications materials listing the DWIH SF as a “supporter” of the event.