EXIST (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy)

Who can apply · Founders linked to a German university or research institute. Internationals only if the project is hosted there. The institution applies.

EUR 1,000–3,000 / month depending on status (plus material and coaching) · Official amounts: EUR 3,000 PhD, EUR 2,500 graduates, EUR 2,000 vocational, EUR 1,000 students; child allowance EUR 150. Material costs and coaching extra as stated. Not a salary from Opporiva.

Deadline · Official FAQ: can be applied for all year. No fixed deadline. The German institution submits.