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EXIST Women

EXIST-Women

Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE), co-financed by ESF Plus · Nationwide

Status unclear
Stipend
Amount
Up to €2,000
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Key facts

Support programme for women at universities and research institutes who have an initial business idea. Up to ten months of support, 2,000 EUR in material funds, and for some participants a stipend of up to three months.

Funding body
Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie (BMWE), co-financed by ESF Plus (Federal)
Amount
Up to €2,000
Duration
10 months
Where
Nationwide

Who can apply

Stages

  • Idea

Applicants

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

How to apply

Through a participating university.

Last verified 11 November 2026

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