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EXIST Business Start-up Grant

EXIST-Gründungsstipendium

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE), Projektträger Jülich · Nationwide

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Stipend
Amount
Amount varies
Next deadline
Rolling
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Key facts

Living stipend for innovative pre-founding teams from universities and research institutes: 1,000 to 3,000 EUR per month by qualification, plus material costs (up to 10,000 EUR solo, up to 30,000 EUR team) and 5,000 EUR coaching. Applied for via the university's start-up network.

Funding body
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE), Projektträger Jülich (Federal)
Amount
Amount varies
Duration
12 months
Where
Nationwide

Who can apply

Stages

  • Idea
  • Pre-Seed

Applicants

  • Solo founders
  • Founding teams
  • University spin-offs
  • Researchers
Incorporation
Apply before you incorporate

How to apply

Through the start-up service of your university or research institute.

Last verified 9 November 2026

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