The Prototyping Scholarship
Berlin Startup Scholarship
The Berlin Startup Scholarship supports founders who have a prototype and/or MVP in preparation of their market launch. The aim of the scholarship is the establishment of the company and market entry. We are looking for founders who follow the Lean Startup method, striving for continuous improvement and focus on user-centric product development.
The Program
The scholarships are awarded at the Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin). The scholarship is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) as well as the State of Berlin (Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises).
In addition to financial support, each scholarship includes the use of the infrastructure of the Startup Incubator Berlin and the HWR Berlin. The scholarship furthermore includes support through our internal coaching team, our pool of external advisors, our scientific mentors from the HWR Berlin and from our business network.
Even before potentially receiving the scholarship, joining our Startup Now program can offer a high level of added value.
Scholarship application documents are preferably submitted in German (in English only after consultation).
From A to Z
Your way to funding
Our current Berlin Startup Scholarship has started on October 1, 2023.
The next call for applications will open in spring 2024, see dates below.
Please check our website and social media channels for current updates.
Application Process
Timeline
FAQ
Questions and Answers
Until March 31, 2024
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In order to finalize your application, please download the attached documents, fill them in and upload them, with potential additional attachements. Use the upload interface to your right. The deadline is March 31, 2024.
The documents are in German, and are preferably filled out in German. By prior arrangement, filling in the forms in English is an option.
Each team also please creates a pitch deck of max. 10 slides to upload.
In case the upload doesn’t work, you can also send your complete documents to gruendungszentrum@hwr-berlin.de.