More budget for innovation,
reclaim up to €4.2M p.a.
Secure R&D tax credits with the perfect balance of smart tech for efficiency, and expert consultants for personalised guidance
You can trust Coup without hesitation. The team was incredibly supportive, especially with gathering all the documents, which can feel overwhelming for startups.
“We were professionally supported from start to finish.”
Simon Illner, Director Product, Roadsurfer
“Thanks to Coup and the combination of expertise & software we successfully secured over €1 million in R&D funding.”
Patrick Löffler, Chief of Staff, Thinksurance
“Transparent and fair cost structure, along with a solution-oriented approach.”
Felix Kraft, CFO & Co-Founder, aiomatic
Get your R&D costs back
With Coup, everything is faster and easier: automated processes, no errors, no spreadsheets, and plenty of expertise.
Our platform leverages the experience from hundreds of successful applications and catches errors before they happen. Forget manual spreadsheets – your data seamlessly turns into precise reports and documentation.
We offer a no-risk pricing model: You only pay us when your funding application is successful. That’s how confident we are in what we do.
Thanks to efficient integrations, the application is completed in hours instead of weeks – while you focus on your innovation.
Our in-house R&D consultants spot every eligible innovation – precisely and reliably. That’s how we secure 130% more funding than the average.
Even complex cases or previously rejected applications don’t throw us off course – with a 95% success rate, we make sure you get the most out of your claim.
We put the fun in R&D funding
Our customers secure their funding with the help of our cutting edge software and consultants. Fast and efficient.
€4.2M
max. yearly payout
+130%
avg. funding amount
>250
happy customers
95%
success rate
How we work
Your innovation, our expertise – we ensure your funding process is fast and seamless.
STEP 1
R&D Discovery
Whether you’re developing software or testing hardware – our R&D experts dive into your project and unlock the funding you deserve. Often more than you’d expect.
STEP 2
Funding application
We understand your innovation! You tell us what you’re working on, we write a compelling funding application and handle the entire submission process.
STEP 3
Documentation
Track your costs in no time. With our AI-powered platform, tracking your expenses becomes a breeze. No Excel chaos, no mistakes – just a few clicks and you're done.
STEP 4
Payout
The payout? No problem. Our R&D report provides the tax offices with exactly the information they need – clear, accurate, and secure.
Software designed for your success
Say goodbye to tedious, error-prone manual work. Say hello to Coup.
Time-tracking
Easily track times, multiple contributors and across large time-periods. Or allow contributors to track times on a weekly basis - no sign-up required.
Connected systems
Avoid manual data entry by connecting Personio or uploading payroll data via DATEV or Addison. Your data syncs seamlessly into the platform.
AI-powered documentation
Rely on AI-based extraction of data from invoices for reliable cost-documentation.
Annual R&D Reports
Request payouts with the Coup-generated annual R&D reports to avoid tax-office inquiries.
Real-time communication
Chat with your R&D consultant, contextualised, in real-time.
Process overview
Keep an eye on the status of the funding
Validation
No errors, thanks to intelligent checks
Smart suggestions
Helpful suggestions, just a click away
Collaboration
Invite colleagues to collaborate
Can you benefit from public funding?
Many startups leave money on the table by not even considering the Forschungszulage funding policies
Check your funding opportunity
Are you developing new or significantly improved products?
Are you advancing the technological state-of-the-art?
How many R&D employees do you have?
8Employees
Estimated funding
£ 200.000 — £ 250.000
“We decided to apply for the Forschungszulage in collaboration with Coup. Right from the very first conversation, Coup made a focused and convincing impression. Experienced, goal-oriented specialists and short, efficient processes!”
Patrick Löffler
Chief of Staff, Thinksurance
What our clients say:
With the platform, four weeks of manual work became just three days of data entry – thanks to a tailored solution that makes time tracking simple and efficient.
Claimed € 252,329
Strong consulting and a user-friendly platform: Coup clearly stands out in terms of value for money compared to the competition.
Peter Karimurio
Co-founder, widu
Claimed € 196,177
Trustscore 4.9
Claimed € 98,320
Simple and highly optimized process, professional and quick feedback from the Coup team. That's how grant applications become fun.
What particularly impressed us was the combination of technical expertise and a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach.
Jens-Uwe Günther
Secopta
Get started with your R&D funding
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We want every business to have the means to innovate
The challenges of R&D are many – securing funding shouldn’t be one of them. We’re on a mission to build the operating system that gives innovative businesses quick and easy access to public funding. That’s why we’ve gathered a tight-knit team with decades of R&D expertise – experts who have answers to any question you throw at them. To make this process as smooth as possible, we built software from the ground up with a small, dedicated team. We read every piece of feedback, discuss every problem, and celebrate every win. Innovation has the power to change the world for the better, and we want to make sure every innovator has the opportunity to succeed. Together, we make funding easier. Together, we make innovation happen.
