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EXIST Startup Funding

by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Germany)

EXIST Startup Funding, run by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (Germany), offers financial support, coaching, mentoring, and access to university infrastructure for research-based startups.. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Financial support, coaching, mentoring, and access to university infrastructure for research-based startups.

Equity taken: None

Eligibility

Requires a link to a German university or research institution and an innovative research-based business idea.

Open to: Germany

Timeline

Deadline
Rolling
Fee
None

Questions and answers

When is the deadline for EXIST Startup Funding?

EXIST Startup Funding accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Who can apply to EXIST Startup Funding?

Requires a link to a German university or research institution and an innovative research-based business idea.

What does EXIST Startup Funding offer?

Financial support, coaching, mentoring, and access to university infrastructure for research-based startups., for None equity.

Is there an application fee?

None

Sources

  1. 1.exist — exist · Official

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