Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)
Businessplan-Wettbewerb Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)
Free seminars and juror feedback; best concept per phase wins EUR 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 plus audience prizes of EUR 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 (over EUR 50,000 in total). Provided by Businessplan-Wettbewerb Berlin-Brandenburg (office at IBB / IBB Business Team).
Check if you qualify for Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)
Answer a few questions about you and your project. The co-pilot opens Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW) for you and shows what already fits, what blocks you and what to do next.
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Key facts
- Amount
- Free seminars and juror feedback; best concept per phase wins EUR 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 plus audience prizes of EUR 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 (over EUR 50,000 in total)
- Duration
- October to July (three phases)
- Type
- Prize
- Who receives it
- Founder or team
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Business planned in Berlin or Brandenburg
Who can apply
- People who want to found a business in Berlin or Brandenburg
- Free BPW profile needed to use seminars, workshops and the competition
- Submit a business idea / business plan in each of three phases and get written juror feedback
What usually blocks applicants
- Prize money goes only to the single best concept per phase
- Business plan must be written to the BPW phase format
Deadline and timing
Next deadline: 10 November 2026
2026/2027 round: phase 1 by 10 Nov 2026, phase 2 by 16 Feb 2027, phase 3 by 27 Apr 2027 (24:00).
Frequently asked
How much does Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW) pay?
Free seminars and juror feedback; best concept per phase wins EUR 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 plus audience prizes of EUR 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 (over EUR 50,000 in total)
Who can apply for Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)?
Stages: idea, prototype, pre-revenue, revenue. Solo founders can apply. You can apply before registering a company. Location: Business planned in Berlin or Brandenburg. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW) deadline?
2026/2027 round: phase 1 by 10 Nov 2026, phase 2 by 16 Feb 2027, phase 3 by 27 Apr 2027 (24:00).
Where do I apply for Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)?
On the official page: https://www.b-p-w.de. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW) or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 19 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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