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EXIST Start-up Grant (EXIST-Gruendungsstipendium)
by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Germany
German federal grant supporting university-based founders in turning innovative ideas into business plans and products.
What you get
- Personal stipend for founders
- Funding for materials and coaching
- Support via university or research institution
Who can apply
Students, graduates and scientists founding technology or knowledge-based startups via a German university or research institute.
How Kreeaa can help
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Summary based on the organiser's official website, last checked 2026-10. Terms, eligibility, benefits and deadlines change: always confirm on the official page. Kreeaa is not affiliated with Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Germany unless stated.
- Organiser
- Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, Germany
- Type
- Grants & government schemes
- Location
- Germany (Europe)
- Stages
- Idea, MVP
- Sectors
- Deep tech, Sector-agnostic
- Format
- In-person
- Equity
- Equity-free
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