Are you here because of the "Go-to-Market voucher" promotional offer?

Are you looking for an experienced technology partner to turn your product idea into a prototype? Are you looking for a partner who will support you in realizing your idea?

👉 Then call me anytime at 0171-6918097 or send me an e-mail at go-to-market@klickmeister.de.

The best thing: Up to 35,000 euros for you!

For young start-ups based in NRW, there is the Go-to-Market voucher from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. This allows you to secure up to 70 % funding on our services - e.g. for UX/UI design, the development of technical prototypes or MVPs.

👉 You can find all the details at in.nrw/go-to-market.

What happens when a strong startup meets a focused team and gives its all for three months? Together with the great team from Entendix, we launched their groundbreaking building management software in just three months - co-funded by Go-to-Market vouchers. The result? A powerful digital product that delivers real impact. Read more in our LinkedIn post.

**Let's talk about your project!
Our team is looking forward to bringing your product to market with you in an agile and collaborative process.

phone Call me: 0171-6918097
mail Or write to me directly: go-to-market@klickmeister.de.

👉 You can find an overview of our services here on our website.

Questions and answers about the Go-to-Market voucher

Who is supported?

The funding applies to unlisted micro-enterprises that were founded no more than three years ago. In addition, the company must be based in North Rhine-Westphalia.

How can I apply for funding?

The application can be submitted online via the EFRE.NRW.online portal or in writing to the authorising body.

The authorising body is the NRW Innovation Promotion Agency, Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, 52428 Jülich, postal address: 52425 Jülich.

When does the funding start?

Funding begins and ends with the implementation period. This is communicated in the grant notification.

How long is the voucher valid for?

The voucher is valid for the entire authorisation period. The authorisation period is expressly stated in the grant notification. The project can be settled within this period.

What is subsidised?

The funding amounts to up to 50,000 euros for external services in the context of prototype development. The funding amounts to 70 per cent of the eligible expenditure.

This means that the maximum grant is 35,000 euros. The de minimis limit for funding is 15,000 euros.

Eligible expenses include

External services for direct prototype development: software development, hardware development, product design, interface design (UI/UX) and the creation or licensing of external content
External services for indirect prototype development directly related to the project: business model development, market/product and target group analyses, marketing, sales (e.g. strategy consulting, training and introduction to tools)
Acquisition of preliminary products and partial solutions for the prototype, including licence fees, and
Coaching services and other advisory services within the meaning of the funding guideline

What are the disclosure requirements?

The funded start-up must indicate in its communication that it is funded by the EU and the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. In addition, the funded start-up must use the EU emblem and the logo of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy. It must also use the ‘Go-to-Market’ logo. The logos may not be changed.

Source: Innovationsförderagentur NRW

Sven Schäfermeier

Graduate designer, managing director, go-to-market expert

I am the managing partner of Klickmeister and the owner of our office in Essen.
I actually wanted to become a lamp designer - but then the Internet came along in the 90s.

Since then, I have been developing customized, web-based software solutions for start-ups and established companies with our team of 18 Klickmeisters. With experience, curiosity - and a lot of fun.