Not: applications through a German university or research institution.
Program özeti
Supports students, graduates and researchers from German universities and research institutions in turning an innovative, knowledge-based idea into a start-up over twelve months, from concept to founding.
Kimler başvurabilir
Graduates and research staff up to five years after graduating or leaving; students (the team should not consist mostly of students); teams of at most three people. The company must not yet be founded when funding starts (founding during the funding period is allowed). Hosted by a German university or research institution.
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Nasıl başvurulur
Talk to the start-up service or transfer office of your German university or research institution; the application goes through it.
Check the team rules: at least one person with a university degree; at most one person whose qualification is more than five years old.
Prepare the idea paper, CVs and the work and cost plan with the start-up service.
Do not found the company before funding starts; founding during the funding period is allowed.
✓ Checked against the official call text on 2026-11-15 (exist.de, programme page EXIST-Gründungsstipendium).
From the call text
Who can apply
Students, graduates and research staff of German universities and research institutions with an innovative, knowledge-based start-up idea; graduates and research staff up to five years after graduating or leaving.
Company stage
Early phase: the company must not be founded when funding starts, but may be founded at any time during the funding period.
Single applicant or consortium
A founder team (or a single founder); at least one team member needs a university degree, and at most one may hold a vocational or university qualification older than five years.
Where applicants must be based
Hosted by a university or research institution in Germany.
Where to apply
Through your university or research institution (its start-up service applies with you).
Bu sayfadaki bilgiler resmi kaynaktan alınmıştır ve en son 14 Kasım 2026 tarihinde kontrol edilmiştir. Sonraki değişiklikler dahil, fon sağlayıcının kendi belgeleri her zaman önceliklidir.
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