# ZIM Application Documents

This directory contains all application documents for the **Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (ZIM)**.

## Directory Structure

```
zim/
├── README.md                    # This file
├── PROGRAM_INFO.md              # Program overview, requirements, deadlines
├── APPLICATION_SCOPE.md         # Detailed application scope and strategy
├── budget/                      # Budget documents for this application
│   ├── budget_breakdown.csv
│   └── budget_justification.md
├── team/                        # Team documents for this application
│   └── team_cvs/
└── documents/                   # Other application documents
    ├── r&d_plan/
    ├── technical_innovation/
    └── ip_strategy/
```

## Application Summary

- **Program**: ZIM (Central Innovation Programme for SMEs)
- **Application Type**: Single Company R&D Project
- **Grant Requested**: €465,000 (60% of €775,000 total project)
- **Timeline**: 6 months (Months 1-6)
- **Berlin Bonus**: Eligible for +10% (up to €542,000 grant)
- **Deadline**: Rolling submission (submit anytime)

## Key Documents

1. **APPLICATION_SCOPE.md**: Complete application strategy, R&D focus, deliverables, budget breakdown, evaluation criteria, and best practices
2. **PROGRAM_INFO.md**: Program overview, eligibility, requirements, and official links

## Next Steps

1. Complete R&D plan documentation
2. Finalize technical innovation description
3. Prepare algorithm development methodology
4. Document IP strategy for key innovations
5. Complete commercialization plan post-R&D