SIBB Incubator

Program Context

The SIBB Incubator is a 10-month program for early-stage startup teams developing solutions in cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, digital sovereignty and deep tech. Selected founders receive equity-free funding through the Berlin Startup Stipendium, plus coaching, mentoring, workshops and access to SIBB’s network of over 200 tech companies, investors and ecosystem partners in Berlin.

Key Details

Funding & Equity

Industries & Stages

Requirements

Early-stage startup teams with at least two eligible founders. Founders seeking funding must work full-time on the startup, be based in Berlin or relocate by program start, and must not be enrolled as regular students or employed elsewhere. The startup should be pre-market or very early-stage, with no significant revenue or completed market entry. Focus areas: cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, digital sovereignty and deep tech.

Who is it for?

Insider Tips

• Check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying, especially team size, full-time availability, Berlin residency and market-entry status.
• We strongly encourage applications from diverse founding teams, especially teams with female founders
• Show why your solution contributes to a livable digital future and how it connects to cybersecurity, trustworthy AI, digital sovereignty or resilient digital infrastructure.