Compenio

We empower companies to unlock their R&D potential.

Funding consulting Research tax credit Technology research Project support
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Co-funded by the European Union. This project is co-financed from tax revenues on the basis of the budget adopted by the Saxon State Parliament.

The right funding strategy with Compenio

Compenio is a specialised consultancy based in Dresden. Together with our partners, we support companies and universities in planning and delivering their innovation projects: from market and technology research, through the right funding, to the final proof of use.

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Our services

Consultation on a funding application

Funding consulting

  • Funding strategy
  • EU, national, regional
  • Outline and full proposal
  • Collaborative projects
  • Cumulation and state aid

Successful funding rarely comes from a single source. What matters is the right combination. We first check the requirements, such as SME status, existing state aid and cumulation limits, and derive your funding strategy from them. We work with programmes at EU, national and regional level, with a focus on projects in Saxony. From the project outline to the grant decision, we prepare the application documents together with you, draw up the budget and support coordination between the partners in collaborative projects. You remain the applicant.

35 % Research tax credit for SMEs on eligible R&D expenses

Research tax credit

  • Eligibility check
  • Project descriptions
  • BSFZ certificate
  • Combination with grants

Germany’s research tax credit under the Research Allowance Act (Forschungszulagengesetz, FZulG) is open to all companies liable to tax in Germany, regardless of sector, size or funding calls. It amounts to 25 % of eligible expenses, or 35 % for small and medium-sized enterprises. Since 2026, up to €12 million of eligible expenses per financial year are taken into account. We assess your projects, write the project descriptions and guide you through the certification procedure with the Bescheinigungsstelle Forschungszulage (BSFZ), the federal certification body for the research allowance, also retroactively for past financial years as long as the assessment period is still open. For the subsequent claim with the tax office, we work together with your tax adviser.

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Market & technology research

  • State of science and technology
  • Patent and literature analysis
  • Technology readiness level (TRL)
  • Market modelling (TAM/SAM/SOM)
  • Competitive analysis

Every R&D project rests on a robust assessment of the state of science and technology. We conduct systematic searches of patent databases and the scientific literature, classify the findings methodically and assess technology readiness on the TRL scale. From this we derive the novelty of your project and how it differs from existing solutions. We also model the market potential, from the total addressable market (TAM) to the share you can realistically obtain (SOM), and analyse the competitive landscape. For this we use a research platform that brings together patent, publication and company data. The result is a transparently documented basis for your research strategy, your funding application or your talks with investors.

Use cases

Without Compenio With Compenio
No overview of funding options A suitable funding strategy
Unclear state of the art Solid market and technology research
Limited resources Workload taken off your hands
Application risk Eligibility checked in advance

Networks and associations

We are members of industry networks and trade associations based in Saxony, where companies and research institutions work together on new technologies. This keeps us close to the topics of each industry and helps us find suitable partners for your project faster.

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Your benefits

Success-based fees

For funding applications, the research tax credit and project support, Compenio works in advance. A fee is only due if funding is approved. It is agreed separately with you and is not part of the funded costs. This limits your financial risk. Market and technology research is commissioned as a separate service.

Optimised funding and project strategy

We combine grants and the research tax credit so that your project is financed as well as possible, support project administration and prepare the documentation.

Years of expertise and networking

Our experience lets us assess your funding chances realistically, and our networks help us find suitable partners for your R&D project. This increases the chances of success of your applications.