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EXIST Startup Grant (EXIST-Gründungsstipendium)

EXIST · Germany

Pre-foundation grant for teams from German universities and research institutes. The institution submits the application. Rolling — no fixed deadline. Official FAQ: international talent can apply if the project sits at a participating German institution. Apply through that institution, not through Opporiva.

At a glance
Where
German university or research institute
Apply
Through the institution — rolling
Pay
EUR 1,000–3,000 / month by status

Who can apply

Each criterion below is stated by the funder. Where the source is silent, it is marked not stated rather than guessed.

Host institution
Official pages: apply only through a German higher-education or research institution. International talent may apply if the project is based at a participating German institution.
Stated
Nationality
FAQ: internationals can apply if conditions are met. There is no printed worldwide individual form. Residence permits for founding a company are a separate national rule.
Stated

Funding and what it does not cover

Application stages and dates

    Source and verification

    Original source
    EXIST Startup Grant
    Source accessed
    19 Sept 2026
    What was verified
    title, applyUrl, deadline
    Not verified
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    Original source
    EXIST FAQ
    Source accessed
    19 Sept 2026
    What was verified
    title, applyUrl, deadline
    Not verified
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    Source accessed
    19 Sept 2026
    What was verified
    title, applyUrl, deadline
    Not verified
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    A working link is not the same as a verified fact.