FPA simplifies Germany’s Research Allowance applications using innoscripta’s software solution

Meet FPA

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Beckum, FPA offers specialised automation solutions for the food industry. They focus on supporting their customers in the transition towards Food Industry 4.0, where intelligent systems drive efficiency and resource optimisation.

FPA’s products are known for their quality, durability, and lasting value. They offer comprehensive solutions ranging from new installations and modernisations to complete conversions, and they demonstrate a futuristic approach by ensuring the systems meet both current and future needs.

FPA has developed leading innovative solutions such as ergonomic palletising solutions, compact sausage slicing machines, and the patented FastPac system. For their innovative competence and R&D initiatives, FPA received the BSFZ seal for research and development under Germany’s Research Allowance Act.

The Challenge

FPA had been actively seeking a suitable government subsidy programme to support their R&D initiatives. The research allowance was the perfect programme, one that provided financial assistance to R&D projects and innovations, and FPA was determined to apply for it. But successfully claiming the research allowance was a demanding process, and the hurdles FPA faced included:

• Lengthy R&D projects: FPA’s R&D initiatives spanned over longer durations and involved multiple phases. Managing these projects and bringing a structured and consistent way of recording activities was a challenging task.

• Organising project data: Each project generated a substantial amount of information and supporting materials, and the research allowance application guidelines required it to be presented systematically and transparently. Documenting and organising project information while adhering to the specific format was a challenge.

The Solution

innoscripta supported FPA with an integrated solution combining the advanced software platform with deep expertise in the research allowance programme and innovation consulting. innoscripta’s software enabled accurate and systematic documentation of project details and their supporting proofs, while innoscripta’s team guided FPA through the funding programme, eligibility criteria, and documentation requirements. This comprehensive assistance ensured that all aspects of the process were handled perfectly, thereby streamlining the application process.

The Impact

“The application process was significantly faster than expected, and to our great delight, we were able to successfully submit several projects right away and thus refinance part of our investment costs.”

• Faster process and 100% success: Using innoscripta’s software platform and guidance from innoscripta’s team of experts, FPA was able to streamline its efforts in the process of applying for the research allowance. The application process became remarkably faster, helping FPA to save valuable time for core R&D work and reduce administrative efforts. This systematic approach led FPA to successfully submit research allowance applications for different projects which resulted in prompt funding approvals.

Conclusion

By collaborating with innoscripta, FPA transformed a complex and time-intensive research allowance process into a smooth and rewarding experience.

“I can definitely recommend innoscripta.”

FPA endorses innoscripta for any other company attempting to acquire R&D funding and enhancing the financial support for research projects.