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Repository Structure:
- Move files from cluttered root directory into organized structure
- Create archive/ for archived data and scraper results
- Create bugulma/ for the complete application (frontend + backend)
- Create data/ for sample datasets and reference materials
- Create docs/ for comprehensive documentation structure
- Create scripts/ for utility scripts and API tools
Backend Implementation:
- Implement 3 missing backend endpoints identified in gap analysis:
* GET /api/v1/organizations/{id}/matching/direct - Direct symbiosis matches
* GET /api/v1/users/me/organizations - User organizations
* POST /api/v1/proposals/{id}/status - Update proposal status
- Add complete proposal domain model, repository, and service layers
- Create database migration for proposals table
- Fix CLI server command registration issue
API Documentation:
- Add comprehensive proposals.md API documentation
- Update README.md with Users and Proposals API sections
- Document all request/response formats, error codes, and business rules
Code Quality:
- Follow existing Go backend architecture patterns
- Add proper error handling and validation
- Match frontend expected response schemas
- Maintain clean separation of concerns (handler -> service -> repository)
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# ZIM - Central Innovation Programme for SMEs (Germany)
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## Overview
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ZIM provides grants for R&D projects by SMEs and collaborative projects, with no thematic restrictions but strong focus on innovative technological solutions.
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## Managing Body
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German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs & Climate (BMWK)
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## Funding Type
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Grants for R&D projects by SMEs and collaborative projects with research/other firms
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## Funding Amount
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- 25–60% of project costs (rate depends on company size, location, collaboration)
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- Eastern regions get bonus (+10% funding)
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- International cooperation bonus (+10% funding)
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- Maximum grant: €690,000 for single-company projects (at 60% rate)
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- Collaborative projects can combine multiple grants
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## Deadlines
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- **STATUS: OPEN** (as of November 2025)
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- Rolling basis (open-call program)
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- Continuous applications with ~3-month evaluation time
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- Current international bilateral calls available (check website for specific deadlines)
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## Eligibility
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- German SMEs (<500 FTE) and mid-caps (<1000 FTE, with conditions)
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- Permanent establishment in Germany
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- Partnering foreign SMEs can participate
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## Thematic Focus
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Bottom-up, no thematic restrictions:
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- All technological innovations welcome
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- Must be clearly innovative (high technical risk)
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- Aim at new products, processes or services with market potential
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## Relevance to City Resource Graph
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- SME development of industrial symbiosis platforms
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- Software development for resource analytics
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- Pilot testing with industry partners
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- Market-launch preparation
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## Links
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- [EurA ZIM Overview](https://www.eura-ag.com/en/funding-programmes/zentrales-innovationsprogramm-mittelstand-zim)
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- [ZIM Official Site](https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Navigation/DE/Meta/Englisch/englisch.html)
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## Application Checklist
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### Pre-Application Requirements
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- [ ] Verify company eligibility:
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- [ ] German SME (<500 FTE) OR mid-cap (<1000 FTE, with conditions)
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- [ ] **Permanent establishment in Germany** (✅ Berlin eligible)
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- [ ] Note: **Berlin is in eastern regions - qualifies for +10% funding bonus!**
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- [ ] Confirm project is R&D with high technical risk and innovation
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- [ ] Determine project type:
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- [ ] Single company project (max €690k at 60% rate) OR
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- [ ] Collaborative project with research/other firms (combines multiple grants)
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- [ ] Check if international cooperation possible (+10% bonus)
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- [ ] Calculate funding rate (25-60% depending on size, location, collaboration)
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### Required Documents
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- [ ] Company registration documents (German company)
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- [ ] Proof of permanent establishment in Germany (Berlin address)
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- [ ] Project description demonstrating innovation:
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- [ ] Technical innovation details (high technical risk required)
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- [ ] Market potential and business case
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- [ ] Clear R&D component (not just commercial activity)
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- [ ] Detailed budget breakdown
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- [ ] Project timeline and milestones
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- [ ] CVs of key team members
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- [ ] Partnership agreements (if collaborative project)
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- [ ] Research partner agreements (if involving research institution)
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- [ ] Proof of innovation (patents, prototypes, preliminary results if available)
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- [ ] Market analysis and commercialization plan
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### Application Steps
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1. [ ] Review [ZIM official site](https://www.zim.de/ZIM/Navigation/DE/Meta/Englisch/englisch.html)
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2. [ ] Check [EurA ZIM overview](https://www.eura-ag.com/en/funding-programmes/zentrales-innovationsprogramm-mittelstand-zim)
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3. [ ] Prepare project proposal (rolling basis - no fixed deadline)
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4. [ ] Submit application through ZIM portal
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5. [ ] Note evaluation timeline: ~3 months processing time
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6. [ ] Plan submission timing (continuous intake allows flexibility)
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### Project Alignment Checklist
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- [ ] Project qualifies as R&D (industrial research/experimental development)
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- [ ] Demonstrates clear technical innovation (high technical risk)
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- [ ] Shows market potential for new products/processes/services
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- [ ] Includes industrial symbiosis/circular economy relevance (if applicable)
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- [ ] Demonstrates German economic impact
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### Funding Optimization for Berlin
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- [ ] **Eastern regions bonus**: Berlin qualifies for +10% funding (confirm current status)
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- [ ] Consider collaboration with research partners (can increase funding rate)
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- [ ] International cooperation bonus: +10% if partnering with foreign SMEs
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- [ ] Calculate optimal funding rate (25-60% depending on company size and bonuses)
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- [ ] Single company: up to €690k at 60% rate
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- [ ] Collaborative projects: can combine multiple grants
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### Post-Submission
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- [ ] Save submission confirmation
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- [ ] Note evaluation timeline (~3 months)
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- [ ] Monitor for decision timeline updates
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- [ ] Prepare for potential follow-up questions
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- [ ] Have additional documentation ready if requested
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## Application Tips
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- Focus on technical innovation and market potential
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- Leverage collaboration bonuses
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- **Regional bonuses for eastern Germany** (Berlin qualifies!)
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- Continuous intake allows flexible timing
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- **Perfect match for Berlin-based companies** - permanent establishment in Germany required
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