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Start-up Stipend NRW

Gründungsstipendium.NRW

Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie NRW; NRW.BANK · North Rhine-Westphalia

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Stipend
Amount
Up to €14,400 per person
Next deadline
Rolling
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Key facts

Stipend of 1,200 EUR per month for up to twelve months for up to three founders of an innovative venture in North Rhine-Westphalia. Applied for before incorporation through a certified start-up network that issues a recommendation.

Funding body
Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie NRW; NRW.BANK (State)
Amount
Up to €14,400 per person
Duration
12 months
Where
North Rhine-Westphalia

Who can apply

Stages

  • Idea
  • Pre-Seed

Applicants

  • Solo founders
  • Founding teams
Incorporation
Apply before you incorporate

How to apply

Through a certified NRW start-up network, which issues a recommendation.

Last verified 9 November 2026

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