Grants Germany
EXIST Gründerstipendium
€2,500–€3,000/month stipend per founder + €30K project budget (12 months)
- Geography
- Germany
- Stage
- Pre-seed
- Sector
- Research / Spin-off, Any Sector
- Amount
- €2,500–€3,000/month stipend per founder + €30K project budget (12 months)
- Checked
EXIST-Gründerstipendium is a German federal program (BMWK) that supports knowledge-intensive, innovative startup ideas originating from universities and research institutions. It provides a monthly living stipend (€2,500 for graduates, €3,000 for post-docs, €2,000 for students) for up to 12 months, plus a €30K project budget for materials and coaching. Applicants must be affiliated with a German university, which acts as the host institution and applies on the team’s behalf. The program covers the idea and business plan validation phase only — the team is not yet expected to have a legal entity.
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