KfW Award Gründen
Awards 35,000 EUR total to young German start-ups founded since 2021.
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One company from each of Germany's federal states wins 1,000 EUR and a spot in the national round, where the overall national winner gets a further 9,000 EUR. The jury also hands out a 5,000 EUR Special Prize, and all state winners compete in online public voting for a 5,000 EUR Audience Award. Winners are honored at a ceremony, with PR support and a chance at TV coverage on n-tv.
Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.