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Do you have an innovative start-up idea and are looking for funding?

Are you already familiar with the Exist Business Start-up Grant?

We have compiled the most important facts about the coveted funding program for you here.

We would be happy to advise you personally on the Exist Business Start-up Grant and check whether your project is suitable for Exist funding. We will also support you with the application and submit the funding application to the project management organization.

Who gets supported?

  • Researchers from public, non-profit-oriented
    • non-university research institutions
    • Universities
  • University graduates and former academic staff (up to five years after graduation or retirement).
  • Students who have completed at least half of their studies at the time of application, whereby the team may not consist mainly of students.
  • Start-up teams of up to three people.
  • One of the up to three team members can also be supported with a state-recognized vocational training as a technical employee. Alternatively, one team member may have graduated more than five years ago.

What exactly does the funding look like?

  • Securing personal living expenses through a scholarship:
    • Founders with a doctorate 3,000 euros/month
    • Graduates with a university degree 2,500 euros/month
    • Technical employees 2,000 euros/month
    • Students 1,000 euros/month
    • Child allowance: 150 euros/month per child
  • Material expenses:
    Up to 10,000 euros for individual start-ups (max. 30,000 euros for teams)
  • Coaching:
    1000 euros
  • The maximum funding period is one year.

The application is submitted via the university or research institution.
The application can be submitted at any time.