About Us

We provide innovative solutions for optimal use of state funding.

Germany offers some of the best, yet most challenging, funding opportunities in the world. Those who navigate this landscape successfully can unlock substantial additional financing opportunities.

What We Stand For

More Funds for Innovation,
Less for Administration.

The Product

With our integrated R&D work planning tool, creating work packages and financial plans is effortless.

Required documentation, such as timesheets, is available with just a few clicks. For any questions our experienced funding experts are always on hand to support you.

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AI-powered Applications

Our trained AI reviews your entries in real-time and evaluates whether all funding criteria are met. Within seconds, you receive valuable feedback to ensure your application meets the requirements. This increases your chances of successful funding.

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Employee and Contractor Management

Our employee and contractor management tool allows you to record employees and contractors involved in your project. The data remains accessible for future applications, sparing you redundant data entries: Enter it once, reuse anytime, and adjust as needed.

Our Product

R&D Work Planning

Our R&D work planning tool enables you to create work packages for your innovation projects. Assign R&D work packages to specific employees or contractors according to funding regulations, and our software automatically calculates eligible expenses – saving time and minimizing errors.

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Guideline-Compliant Reporting Tool 

Every grant comes with reporting obligations. Our reporting tool generates the required documents with a single click. With our snapshot feature, you can save your current data for documentation purposes, accurately reflecting your project even as it evolves.

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Support from Funding Experts

While our software automates many processes, our experienced funding experts guide you through the entire application process, carefully reviewing your application before submission. Should questions or objections arise, we’re by your side.

Our Mission

We are committed to creating an efficient solution for funding applications. We understand that regulations are essential when it comes to public funds. Our technologies bring greater efficiency to these processes, freeing up more resources for actual innovation.

Team

Built on First-Hand Experience

Our team brings over 20 years of expertise in the state funding industry. We’ve also founded companies ourselves and successfully applied for regional, national, and European funding. With this knowledge and state-of-the-art technology, we create a seamless application process for our clients.

Victoria Hoffmann
Co-Founder & CEO

Victoria Hoffmann is deeply rooted in the startup and VC scene. She was responsible for the Western European ecosystem at a European organisation, invested in deep-tech startups, and has previously held various strategic and operational roles. Additionally, she is also actively involved as a mentor for several startups.

Dr. Marko Häckel
Co-Founder

Dr. Marko Häckel, a doctorate in chemistry, brings deep knowledge from industry, public research, and funding policy at regional, national, and European levels. As a co-founder of several successful deep-tech startups, he understands the challenges of public funding processes firsthand.

Sascha Traub
Co-Founder & CTO

Sascha Traub has extensive experience as a software architect and team lead. His previous roles in both corporate environments and a Series A startup have given him insight into the structures and demands of large corporations as well as the dynamics of fast-growing startups. His expertise lies in developing complex technical solutions.

Our vision is for every company to independently apply for and manage funding – without relying on funding consultants. We ensure that all regulatory requirements are met and that funds reach where they’re needed most: companies driving real innovation. For more innovation and less administration - this is what SectorPi stands for.

Victoria Hoffmann
Co-Founder & CEO