High time to apply for the BPW! – Submission deadline 16.02.21

More than 2,000 companies have been supported since the beginning in 1995 and over 15,000 new jobs have been created through the founding initiative of the Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg.

The Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg is Germany’s largest founding initiative, which was once launched by Prof. Dr. Sven Ripsas, Professor of Entrepreneurship at Berlin School of Economics and Law.

With around 140 seminar offerings per year, a network of over 300 experts and jurors, as well as numerous networking events, the BPW has since been supporting aspiring founders on their path to self-employment. More than 2,000 successful companies have emerged from this!

The BPW helps startups with the creation of their business concept (business plan or Business Model Canvas), and more than 50,000 euros in prize money is awarded.

Entry is possible at any time, even if you have not participated in previous award ceremonies or events. Participation in the seminar program is also not required, but of course a great added value.

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Important requirements for participation:

  • The founding is planned or has taken place in Berlin and/or Brandenburg
  • The founding has not yet taken place or did not take place before October 2019
  • The business concept was created personally by the team members (not created by management consultants, etc.)

Participation is worthwhile for all startups and aspiring founders. The BPW’s offering is free of charge, and you receive detailed feedback on your own startup idea from high-caliber experts. Our teams from Startup Incubator Berlin also participate regularly and have always achieved top rankings.

We wish all teams the best of luck!