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EXIST Modellprojekte

Funds EXIST Modellprojekte that build regional founder ecosystems through focused support for deep technology model initiatives.

EXIST Modellprojekte sits inside BMWE’s EXIST umbrella and is part of the ministry’s long-running university spinout system. This track is aimed at model projects that build regional founding capacity, with the current portal framing it around network development, founding culture, and regional deep-tech support. It is the most ecosystem-oriented of the EXIST lines.

It is a German annual grant wi

Max award€5.3M
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No upcoming rounds verified. Cadence: Annual.

Last verified: 15 May 2026Source: exist.de