Berlin Deep Tech Award
Deep Tech Award Berlin
EUR 10,000 and the 'Deep Tech Star' title per category winner (5 categories, EUR 50,000 in total) plus non-cash prizes for finalists. Provided by Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises.
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Key facts
- Amount
- EUR 10,000 and the 'Deep Tech Star' title per category winner (5 categories, EUR 50,000 in total) plus non-cash prizes for finalists
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Prize
- Who receives it
- Company
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue, Incorporated
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Yes
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE, EN
- Location
- Company based in Berlin; product predominantly developed in Berlin
Who can apply
- Companies based in Berlin with a product mainly developed in Berlin; SMEs and start-ups welcome
- 2026 categories: Advanced Manufacturing; Bio- & Healthtech; AI; Quantum, Photonics & Microelectronics; Web3 & DLT
- Innovation classified on the TRL 1 to 9 scale; AI category only TRL 6 to 9
- One category per entry; earlier Deep Tech Star products excluded unless new
What usually blocks applicants
- Needs a tested, technically demanding product (idea stage too early)
- AI entries below TRL 6 are not accepted
- Prize money counts as de minimis aid
Deadline and timing
Annual. The 2026 window ran 5 Jan to 13 Feb 2026; the 2027 window is not yet published.
Frequently asked
How much does Berlin Deep Tech Award pay?
EUR 10,000 and the 'Deep Tech Star' title per category winner (5 categories, EUR 50,000 in total) plus non-cash prizes for finalists
Who can apply for Berlin Deep Tech Award?
Stages: prototype, pre-revenue, revenue, incorporated. Solo founders can apply. You need a registered company. Location: Company based in Berlin; product predominantly developed in Berlin. The full list of conditions is under Who can apply above.
When is the Berlin Deep Tech Award deadline?
Annual. The 2026 window ran 5 Jan to 13 Feb 2026; the 2027 window is not yet published.
Where do I apply for Berlin Deep Tech Award?
On the official page: https://www.berlin.de/deeptech/deep-tech-award/. Applications are accepted in DE, EN.
Do I have to pay back Berlin Deep Tech Award or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Berlin Deep Tech Award?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 19 October 2026. Most facts read from the official source; some details need confirmation. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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