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SAN-TEZ

SAN-TEZ Industrial Theses Program eligibility analysis, project preparation and application consulting for this program.

SAN-TEZ Industrial Theses Program what is it?

SAN-TEZ is a program run by the Ministry of Industry and Technology that encourages R&D collaboration between universities and industry and the transformation of academic knowledge into products. Industry's real needs are combined with academic research.

Tip: In SAN-TEZ projects, putting intellectual property and output usage terms in writing from the start prevents disputes later.

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Who can apply?

  • Companies with an industrial problem wanting R&D collaboration
  • Academics able to carry out research and development
  • Organizations wanting to build a university–industry partnership

What can be funded?

  • Project team and researcher costs
  • Equipment and consumables
  • Testing and analysis costs
  • Other eligible costs specified in the program rules

Application process

How does the process work?

  1. 01

    Partner selection

    An academic partner suited to the industrial need is selected.

  2. 02

    Project design

    The scientific method and goals are designed together.

  3. 03

    Application

    The project application is prepared in the program format.

  4. 04

    Execution

    Joint work and periodic reporting are carried out.

How does DGH Ar-Ge help?

  • Academic partner matching and collaboration model
  • Scientific method and validation design
  • Application file and budget preparation
  • Project management and reporting
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FAQ

SAN-TEZ about

What is SAN-TEZ?

SAN-TEZ is a program run by the Ministry of Industry and Technology that encourages R&D collaboration between universities and industry and the transformation of academic knowledge into products. Industry's real needs are combined with academic research.

Who can apply under SAN-TEZ?

In general, the following groups are considered: Companies with an industrial problem wanting R&D collaboration; Academics able to carry out research and development; Organizations wanting to build a university–industry partnership. The current call text of the relevant institution is binding for the exact conditions.

How does DGH Ar-Ge support a SAN-TEZ application?

Our scope of support: Academic partner matching and collaboration model; Scientific method and validation design; Application file and budget preparation; Project management and reporting.

Does my company need to be a certain size to apply for funding programs?

It varies by program. Some programs target SMEs, others large companies or entrepreneurs. Eligibility is assessed according to the conditions of the relevant call.

Can I apply to more than one program with the same project?

You can't receive double funding for the same cost, but different programs can be considered for different parts or stages of a project. Checking the rules is part of the application strategy.

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