Give your startup a better shot at funding.
Find the Berlin Startup Scholarship that fit your startup, see what could block eligibility, and apply while the right window is open.
- official incubators
- 10
- per founder / month
- €2,500
- equity taken
- 0%
- months of funding
- 6–12
Up to €2,500/month. Zero equity. Ten different application routes.
The funding is real, but every approved incubator publishes its own requirements, deadlines and forms. BSS Navigator checks the official Senate and incubator sources, then turns them into one clear path to the programs worth exploring.
Everything you need to apply
- All Senate-approved incubators, compared side by side
- Exact application windows and program start dates
- Solo-founder, team-size and women-majority requirements
- Direct application links and contact details for every incubator
- Official source and verification date for every program
English-first. Filterable. Maintained against official program pages.
| Program | Focus | Solo? | Next window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Incubator Berlin / HWR | Deep tech, smart cities & impact | Yes | Open now |
| Avant Now Accelerator | Impact tech | Yes | Open now |
| Science & Startups | Science-based innovation | No | Open now |
| Grace Berlin Accelerator | Any sector; women-led | Yes | Upcoming |
Questions founders ask first
- What is the Berliner Startup Stipendium?
- A Berlin state and ESF+ program that funds early-stage, technology-oriented founders through approved incubators. The current call provides up to €2,500 gross per founder per month for 6–12 months.
- Can I apply if I do not live in Berlin yet?
- Yes, if you are willing to relocate. Berlin registration is generally not required when you first apply, but your main residence must be registered in Berlin by the start of funding; some incubators require it by final funding approval. BSS is full-time and Berlin-based. Limited online elements may be possible by agreement, but remote participation is not guaranteed. Non-EU founders also need a German residence permit valid for the funding period that allows self-employment or startup activity.
- Can solo founders apply?
- Yes, but only to selected programs. Avant Now, HWR/SIB, Grace and MotionLab currently accept solo founders; the other tracks require a team.
- Does an incubator take equity?
- No. The official BSS programs listed here provide equity-free funding. Founders remain responsible for tax, health insurance and other obligations on the gross stipend.
- How current is the database?
- Every row links to its official source and shows when it was checked. Application status changes automatically from the published opening and deadline dates; material program changes are reviewed manually.
BSS Navigator is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the Berlin Senate or IBB. Program facts are checked against the official second-call announcement, the official BSS FAQ and each incubator's published information.
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