Berliner Startup Stipendium 2026: programs, deadlines and eligibility
The stipend pays up to €2,500 per founder per month with no equity — but only through approved incubators, each with its own rules and application window.
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Next deadlineStartup Incubator Berlin / HWR · Apply by 13 Sept 2026
Checked against official Berlin sources
- per founder
- €2,500/month
- funding period
- 6–12 months
- equity taken
- 0%
How the stipend works
Up to €2,500/month. Zero equity. Ten incubators with different rules.
The Berliner Startup Stipendium is awarded through approved incubators, each with 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.
Live preview · 4 of 10 programsVerified 13 July 2026
| Program | Focus | Solo? | Next window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Incubator Berlin / HWR | Deep tech, smart cities & impact | Yes | Open now |
| Avant Now Accelerator | Impact tech | Yes | Upcoming |
| Science & Startups | Science-based innovation | No | Upcoming |
| Grace Berlin Accelerator | Any sector; women-led | Yes | Open now |
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