Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Start-up Scholarship
Gründungsstipendium Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Status not published
Two-stage: project idea to GSA for jury evaluation, then formal application on a positive vote. The directive runs through 31 December 2028.
1.200 EUR per month plus 100 EUR per month per child, for up to 18 months.
Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Infrastruktur, Tourismus und Arbeit Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (delivered by GSA Schwerin, ESF+)
public · regional
Deadline: rolling — Two-stage: project idea to GSA for jury evaluation, then formal application on a positive vote. The directive runs through 31 December 2028.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Moderate — a form and supporting documents.
Who can apply
- Under 1 years old
- micro enterprises
- Sectors: deeptech, creative, any
- Stage: idea, pre_seed
- Locally registered entity required
At least 18 years old, primary residence and business location in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, founding within 12 months prior to application. Novel products or services in engineering, natural sciences or the creative industries. No concurrent employment over 5 hours a week; cannot be combined with other subsistence support.
How to apply
- Submit the project idea to GSA Schwerin for jury evaluation. — link
- On a positive vote, submit the formal application. — link
What you will need
- Project idea / business concept
- Expert statement evidencing the innovation
- CV and proof of residence in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Source. https://www.foerderdatenbank.de/FDB/Content/DE/Foerderprogramm/Land/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern/gruendungsstipendien.html — checked 2026-08-14
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