Vademecum Lab Bonus (DE-ITA)
Develop something new. Let us find you the right lab. Lab Bonus included.
Are you already familiar with the Lab Desk and know which lab you want to work with?
Our Lab Desk: your first stop for research and development at NOI.
Research put to profitable use. This is what we want for you. At NOI, we have 52 high-tech laboratories at your disposal. Our research teams develop scientific solutions for companies. Together, we improve existing products and create the basis for marketable new products.
For us, the work begins with planning at the Lab Desk. To ensure that your research and development project gets off to a successful start, we work through these three steps with you:
We analyse your company’s needs and requirements.
We arrange an initial meeting with the lab that will support you in the project.
We provide you and your team with ongoing support and help with project follow-up.
Hubris is not our way. We know our limits. If our facilities do not fully cover your research needs, we will connect you with regional and international partners.
We open doors in four technology fields: Green, Food & Health, Digital and Automotive | Automation.
Our labs specialise in four technology fields: Green, Food, Digital and Automotive/Automation. They are accessible to companies and start-ups for joint research, contract research, analyses, laboratory tests and scientific consulting.
Specifically, the labs work to improve energy efficiency, climate, safety and living comfort; to develop healthy and wholesome food; to find new software solutions; to automate processes in companies and on construction sites. In the Maker Space and two prototype labs in the digital and food areas, you can even construct your own models or commission us to implement your idea.
Confused? At the Lab Desk, we are happy to answer your questions. Even ones about the budget.
The Lab Bonus: up to €30,000 per year for research and development – fast and hassle-free
Every company should be able to afford research and development. That is why we have introduced the Lab Bonus. A quick and unbureaucratic funding instrument designed by the Autonomous Province of Bolzano to support research and development in South Tyrolean companies registered with the Bolzano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture. This means that your company can use the NOI laboratories at an immediate cost reduction of up to 65%.
Read our guidelines for all the details. We have summarised the most important information below.
Got any questions? Write to us at labs@noi.bz.it – or use our contact form.
Perhaps you already know exactly what you need and have received a quotation from the laboratory of your choice: simply complete the Lab Bonus Application Form and send it by certified mail to noi@pec.noi.bz.it.
Apply for Lab Bonus (GER, ITA)
Five questions, five answers
Lab Bonus: who is it for? 
Does your company have a production unit in the province of Bolzano and is it regularly registered with the Bolzano Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Crafts and Agriculture? Then you can apply for the Lab Bonus.
Lab Bonus: what is it for?
More than 50 laboratories in four technology sectors are available for contract research, analysis and laboratory tests. You can also use the Lab Bonus for scientific advice. Or you can use our Open Labs to take matters into your own hands.
Lab Bonus: how much?
Depending on the size of your company, the Lab Bonus covers 50-65% of the estimated laboratory costs. Smaller companies will receive 65%, medium-sized companies can expect 60% and large companies will benefit from 50%.
To ensure that the Lab Bonus can be applied for and paid quickly and easily, we have set an annual cap of €30,000.
Is your R&D project so large that €30,000 won't cover it? Check out other options – such as regional, national or European funding.
Lab Bonus: when?
Always. You can apply all year round - up to and including 15 December. Applications for the new year will be processed from the first Monday after Epiphany.
Lab Bonus: how?
All it takes is a few minutes: simply complete the application form and send it to the address provided. You will receive a response within a few days. If your application is successful, send us your final report and paid lab invoice by email after you have completed your work in the lab. Please note: the invoice must always show the associated CUP!
We will credit your company account with the agreed lab bonus within a few days.
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CHOOSE THE RIGHT LAB
If you already know what you need for your research, skip to step 2.
If you are not sure which lab is right for your project, take a look at our list of labs or ask our Lab Desk team. Simply use our contact form.
2
REQUEST A QUOTE
You work with the lab of your choice to determine what equipment and services you need. The lab will then provide you with a customised quote.
3
APPLY FOR YOUR LAB BONUS
To apply, all you need is the laboratory's estimate and your company details. Send the completed form and the lab's quote via PEC to noi@pec.noi.bz.it. That's it.
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OFF TO THE LAB
It only takes a few days for us to get back to you with an answer to your application. In the meantime, you can get started.
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PAY THE LAB BILL
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WE CREDIT THE LAB BONUS TO YOUR ACCOUNT
To receive payment, you must email us the final report and the paid invoice. Make sure the CUP is on the invoice. After a short check, the Lab Bonus will be credited to your account within a few days.
