Leipzig Pop-up Store competition
Ideenwettbewerb Pop-up-Store (Petersbogen)
Use of a 160 m² city-centre shop in the Petersbogen for 6 months, with help on fit-out and marketing. Provided by City of Leipzig, Amt für Wirtschaftsförderung (Zentrenbelebung).
Key facts
- Amount
- Use of a 160 m² city-centre shop in the Petersbogen for 6 months, with help on fit-out and marketing
- Duration
- 6 months
- Type
- Voucher
- Who receives it
- Founder or team
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue
- Solo founders
- Yes
- Full-time required
- Unclear
- Company required
- Unclear
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Shop in Leipzig city centre
Who can apply
- Companies, associations, initiatives and freelancers
- For start-ups that want to test a retail concept with real customers
What usually blocks applicants
- No physical product or retail concept
Deadline and timing
About two rounds a year; the last call closed 18 Jan 2026 and the next one is not announced yet.
Frequently asked
How much does Leipzig Pop-up Store competition pay?
Use of a 160 m² city-centre shop in the Petersbogen for 6 months, with help on fit-out and marketing
Who can apply for Leipzig Pop-up Store competition?
Companies, associations, initiatives and freelancers For start-ups that want to test a retail concept with real customers
When is the Leipzig Pop-up Store competition deadline?
About two rounds a year; the last call closed 18 Jan 2026 and the next one is not announced yet.
Where do I apply for Leipzig Pop-up Store competition?
On the official page: https://www.leipzig.de/wirtschaft-und-wissenschaft/mittelstand-staerken/foerdermittel/zentrenbelebung/ideenwettbewerb-pop-up-store. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back Leipzig Pop-up Store competition or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for Leipzig Pop-up Store competition?
Yes, solo founders can apply.
Sources and verification
Checked on 9 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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