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EXIST-Gründungsstipendium
BMWE — Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Energie · Germany
Status today · checked 22 days ago
Applications are submitted through a partner university's startup network, not directly.
Applications are submitted through a partner university's startup network, not directly.
What you get
A monthly stipend covering living costs during the preparation phase, before the company is registered, plus allowances for materials and coaching.
Who it is for
Students, graduates and researchers preparing a technology or knowledge-based startup from a university.
The catch
You need a university to host and sponsor the application. Without that route, you cannot apply.
Official source: https://www.exist.de/
Verified: 2026-09-13
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