RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions
Ideenwettbewerb Re\ward (Stadt Leipzig)
City competition for market-ready repair, reuse and rethink ideas; the prize is set out in the call on leipzig.de. Provided by City of Leipzig.
Key facts
- Amount
- City competition for market-ready repair, reuse and rethink ideas; the prize is set out in the call on leipzig.de
- Duration
- Not fixed
- Type
- Prize
- Who receives it
- Founder or team
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayable
- No
- Stages
- Idea, Prototype, Pre-revenue, Revenue
- Solo founders
- Unclear
- Full-time required
- No
- Company required
- Unclear
- University link required
- No
- Application languages
- DE
- Location
- Solution for Leipzig
Who can apply
- Market-ready ideas for the circular economy: repair, reuse, resale
- Aimed at Leipzig founders, businesses and initiatives
What usually blocks applicants
- No reuse or repair angle
Why founders miss it
Announced only as a city news item, not on the funding pages, and it closes within weeks.
Deadline and timing
Next deadline: 23 October 2026
Applications close 23 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked
How much does RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions pay?
City competition for market-ready repair, reuse and rethink ideas; the prize is set out in the call on leipzig.de
Who can apply for RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions?
Market-ready ideas for the circular economy: repair, reuse, resale Aimed at Leipzig founders, businesses and initiatives
When is the RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions deadline?
Applications close 23 Oct 2026.
Where do I apply for RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions?
On the official page: https://www.leipzig.de/newsarchiv/news/ideenwettbewerb-reward-sucht-marktfaehige-loesungen-fuer-die-kreislaufwirtschaft. Applications are accepted in DE.
Do I have to pay back RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions or give up equity?
No, it does not have to be paid back. It takes no equity.
Can solo founders apply for RE\WARD idea competition for circular solutions?
The official sources do not state this clearly; confirm with the provider.
Sources and verification
Checked on 9 October 2026. Some facts come from secondary sources. Confirm everything on the official page before applying. This page is orientation, not an eligibility decision.
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