Pre-founding coaching Berlin
Coaching vor der Gründung (Vorgründungscoaching)
Free: orientation meeting, 4-day assessment and up to 30 hours of individual coaching by listed coaches. Provided by zgs consult GmbH on behalf of the Berlin Senate Department for Labour and Social Affairs (SenASGIVA).
Check if you qualify for Pre-founding coaching Berlin
Answer a few questions about you and your project. The co-pilot opens Pre-founding coaching Berlin for you and shows what already fits, what blocks you and what to do next.
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Key facts
- Amount
- Free: orientation meeting, 4-day assessment and up to 30 hours of individual coaching by listed coaches
- Duration
- up to 30 coaching hours
- Type
- Coaching
- Who receives it
- Individual founder
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- No
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Residence (Wohnsitz) in Berlin
Who can apply
- Berlin residents planning a full-time business or self-employment (possibly alongside a job)
- Business not yet registered (no Gewerbeanmeldung; for freelancers no tax registration yet)
- Aimed especially at people moving out of unemployment, but unemployment is not listed as a condition
- Book an orientation appointment, then 4-day assessment; coaching follows if recommended
- Topics: product, target customers, marketing and pricing, founder personality
What usually blocks applicants
- Already registered the business or freelance activity
- Programme runs in German
- Coaching only after a positive assessment recommendation
Deadline and timing
Rolling; book an orientation appointment online. No end date published (concept paper dated March 2026).
Frequently asked
How much does Pre-founding coaching Berlin pay?
Free: orientation meeting, 4-day assessment and up to 30 hours of individual coaching by listed coaches
Who can apply for Pre-founding coaching Berlin?
Stages: idea, prototype, pre-revenue. Solo founders can apply. You can apply before registering a company. Location: Residence (Wohnsitz) in Berlin. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Pre-founding coaching Berlin deadline?
Rolling; book an orientation appointment online. No end date published (concept paper dated March 2026).
Where do I apply for Pre-founding coaching Berlin?
On the official page: https://www.zgs-consult.de/arbeit/coaching-vor-der-gruendung. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back Pre-founding coaching Berlin or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Pre-founding coaching Berlin?
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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