Exist Monitor 31.1.2026

ecosystem

EXIST: Sustainable support for startups

The monitoring report on the EXIST start-up grant shows that 63 percent of start-ups would not have been possible without funding. Bavaria is among the most important locations:…

IGP funding program

Competition

IGP is promoting innovations for urban and rural areas with 10 million euros.

The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy is once again calling for participation in the IGP (Innovation and Growth Program). Funding is available for non-technical innovations that boost economic strength and quality of life in cities and surrounding areas…

Exist

ecosystem

BMWE simplifies EXIST start-up funding

Less bureaucracy, more speed: The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) is making the EXIST start-up funding simpler, more digital and more transparent.

Start? Grant!

Competition

Start? Grant! Apply now!

The funding program for young digitalization startups from Bavaria is entering its next phase. The winners will receive straightforward financial support from…

Catalyse NEB Open Call 20263

Competition

Catalyse NEB 2026: Apply now!

Catalyse NEB 2026 offers €22,000 in funding, mentoring and access to Europe's largest innovation network for early-stage startups.  

Startup International

Competition

Startup International: Funding program supports the development of new markets

Startups looking to expand abroad can now apply for the Startup International funding program. The program supports immediate…

Innovative tools and business models

Competition

Funding program for companies in the audiovisual sector

Companies that offer innovative technological solutions and new business models for the audiovisual industry can apply for funding under the "Innovative Tools…" call.

Fledge

Competition

FLÜGGE starts new application round

The FLÜGGE funding program aims to support start-ups from universities in Bavaria in the areas of innovation, research, and technology. Interested…

Beverage startups DICA

Competition

The DICA Accelerator enters its 6th round

The Drink Innovation Campus (DICA) Accelerator Program is once again looking for startups with new ideas for the beverage industry. The focus…

EPA Women TechEU

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Women TechEU: Pilot project for more women in tech startups

With a new funding program, the EU aims to support women in the deep-tech startup scene. Interested female founders can apply until November 10th…

Media Startup Fellwoship

Competition

Media Startup Fellowship: Call for Batch 10

The Media Lab Bayern Media Startup Fellowship program is entering its tenth year. Among other things, the teams receive coaching, contacts…

Funding program Start Grant

Competition

Apply now for the Start?Grant! funding program

The Start?Zuschuss! funding program aims to support technology-oriented start-ups in the field of digitalization during their start-up phase. The program aims to support innovative…