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Transferring technology and knowledge
From research to the market: one of Germany’s strengths as a technology hub lies in the further development of scientific knowledge about products and services. Here you will find information and government contacts.
Services:
Apply for funding for the "Software Sprint - Support for Open Source Developers" program
If you are a programmer and want to develop open source software as a creative solution to a social problem, you can receive funding under certain conditions.
Certification, labels (EMAS, energy labels, Eco-design, EU eco-label)
Before you can begin selling a product in an EU country, it must comply with the rules that apply in that country and throughout the EU.
Intellectual property rights
This section provides information on your rights and obligations with regard to setting up, running and closing a business, with particular regard to registering patents, utility models, marks and designs.
Obtaining CE marking
CE marking indicates that a product has been assessed by the manufacturer and deemed to meet EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements.
Product contact points
On the basis of Regulation (EU) 764/2008, which was/will be replaced by Regulation (EU) 2019/515 from 19.04.2020, product contact points have been established EU-wide for products for which harmonised rules are not yet in place.
