Success Story: Code Intelligence

‍Executive summary
‍💵 EUR 4.0 m project volume accredited for non-dilutive funding
📉 Development of prototypes for fuzz testing for memory-safe languages

"With FUNDED's support, we have saved significant time and effort, ultimately securing the necessary funds to advance our project."

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Interview with Dr. Eric Brüggemann, COO of Code Intelligence

Background Information

Q: Can you provide a brief overview of your company and what you offer?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: Code Intelligence is a leading provider of automated software security testing solutions. Our mission is to help developers and security teams identify and fix vulnerabilities in their software early in the development process. We offer advanced tools for automated security testing, with a focus on fuzz testing, which is crucial for ensuring the security and reliability of software.

Q: What specific product or service from FUNDED have you used?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: We utilized FUNDED's Grant Support Service to secure non-dilutive funds for developing prototypes for fuzz testing for diverse programming languages. This project has a volume of nearly 4 million euros. Without FUNDED's support, obtaining this crucial funding would have been significantly more challenging.

Experience with FUNDED

Q: What challenges were you facing before using FUNDED?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: Before partnering with FUNDED, we faced the enormous challenge of navigating the complex landscape of grant opportunities and preparing the extensive applications correctly. The complexity was further compounded by the technical nature of our project and the involvement of multiple teams within our organization. The entire process, from identifying suitable funding opportunities to preparing and submitting the applications, would have been nearly impossible without FUNDED's expertise. Their support made the process significantly more manageable and efficient.

Q: How did you discover FUNDED?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: We discovered FUNDED through recommendations and positive reviews from other companies that successfully secured funding with their assistance.

Implementation and Use

Q: How was the onboarding and implementation process with FUNDED?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: The onboarding process with FUNDED was seamless and well-structured. From the beginning, we were impressed by their deep expertise and efficient processes. The FUNDED team quickly understood the intricacies of our project and supported us throughout the application process with precise and high-quality documentation.

Q: How are you using FUNDED’s product or service in your business?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: We used FUNDED's consulting services to secure the grant funding. Their support has proven invaluable, and we plan to continue using FUNDED for future funding projects.

Results and Benefits

Q: What specific results or improvements have you seen since using FUNDED?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: With FUNDED's support, we have saved significant time and effort, ultimately securing the necessary funds to advance our project. Their support has greatly reduced our workload and expedited the process, which has been crucial for our project timelines.

Q: Can you provide any metrics or data to support these results?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: With FUNDED's help, we successfully accredited nearly 4 million euros of project volume for funding for the development of prototypes for fuzz testing for memory-safe languages. This funding was essential for achieving our goals and advancing our vision.

Feedback and Recommendations

Q: What do you like most about FUNDED’s product or service?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: I am particularly impressed by the combination of deep topic and process expertise. The team at FUNDED brings extensive experience from various consulting and academic backgrounds, making them a highly competent partner

Personal Insights

Q: Can you share a bit about your role and background?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: As the COO of Code Intelligence, I am responsible for overseeing our operations and ensuring that we achieve our strategic objectives. My background is business administration and management, which helps me drive our strategy and operations to ensure we deliver innovative security testing solutions.

Q: What excites you most about your industry and the future of your business?
Dr. Eric Brüggemann: The potential of automated security testing to revolutionize software development is incredibly exciting. I look forward to shaping the future of cybersecurity and establishing Code Intelligence as a leading provider in this field. Our goal is to offer cutting-edge solutions that help developers create more secure software, ultimately benefiting both users and organizations.