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Spin-off with the m4 Award

What?

The pre-seed competition m4 Award is awarded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, State Development and Energy.


Who?

The m4 Award is aimed at academic research projects with spin-off potential in the field of biomedicine.


Why?

Up to five teams receive up to 500.000 Euro for up to 2 years. This is intended to ensure the ability to obtain follow-up financing. In addition, all awarded projects receive intensive project support on the way to founding a company.

m4 Award Alexander Steinkasserer Mallia Therapeutics

„Without the m4 award, we would never have got our idea for Mallia Therapeutics off the ground.“
Prof. Dr. Alexander Steinkasserer, Mallia Therapeutics GmbH

m4 Award Benjamin Kick, Plectonic Biotech

„The m4 Award was a crucial step for transferring the LOGIBODY technology into a spin-off company.“
Dr. Benjamin Kick, Plectonic Biotech GmbH

m4 Award Jonas Helma-Smets

"The m4 Award laid the foundation for our success. In the meantime, we have successfully completed several financing rounds and have developed our company in a sustainable way."
Dr. Jonas Helma-Smets, Tubulis GmbH

m4 Award Nils A. Kulak

„For us, the m4 Award was the first essential stepping stone towards a successful start of our company.“
Dr. Nils A. Kulak, PreOmics GmbH