Berlin Coaching BONUS
Coaching BONUS
First 2 coaching days free for first-time applicants; then 80% of net fees (firms <5 years) / 50% (>5 years), max €1,000/day, up to 20 days total. Provided by IBB Business Team (Land Berlin / ESF).
Key facts
- Amount
- First 2 coaching days free for first-time applicants; then 80% of net fees (firms <5 years) / 50% (>5 years), max €1,000/day, up to 20 days total
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Coaching
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Seat/permanent establishment in Berlin
Who can apply
- Startups/SMEs with clear technology focus, creative firms with first sales, or social-economy firms
- Coach from the programme's Coach Pool
- Approval before commissioning
What usually blocks applicants
- Must already be a company in Berlin (no pre-founding)
- Pay the coach first, then reimbursement
- German-only application
Why founders miss it
Two free days plus 80% of up to 18 more coaching days is worth up to ~€16k for a young tech firm, and very few solo founders use it.
Deadline and timing
Rolling; 2026 status not stated on page
Frequently asked
How much does Berlin Coaching BONUS pay?
First 2 coaching days free for first-time applicants; then 80% of net fees (firms <5 years) / 50% (>5 years), max €1,000/day, up to 20 days total
Who can apply for Berlin Coaching BONUS?
Startups/SMEs with clear technology focus, creative firms with first sales, or social-economy firms Coach from the programme's Coach Pool Approval before commissioning
When is the Berlin Coaching BONUS deadline?
Rolling; 2026 status not stated on page
Where do I apply for Berlin Coaching BONUS?
On the official page: https://ibb-business-team.de/en/coaching-bonus/. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back Berlin Coaching BONUS or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Berlin Coaching BONUS?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 8 October 2026. Facts read directly from the official source. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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