Gründungsstipendium

Founders' grant

The Gründungsstipendium.NRW gives founders the opportunity to advance an innovative start-up project for one year and receive EUR 1,200 per month in funding. In addition to the financial support, the team is provided with a coach for the duration of the scholarship to support and guide them.

Who can be supported?

Start-ups in NRW that have either not yet been founded or were founded no more than one year ago
Start-up teams with up to three founders
Founders of legal age (at least 18 years old) residing in NRW
Teams that do not generate more than 1 million in turnover during the funding period
Persons who are active in the management of the innovative company
Paid earnings in addition to the scholarship, maximum 14.9 hours per week possible

How do I apply?

Find out more about the requirements and the process on the start-up grant website or contact jelena.meyer.vicente@ruhrhub.de for an initial, non-binding consultation.
Then download the idea paper from the website, fill it out and send it to us.

In addition to a formal written application, the candidates must present themselves and their ideas to a jury meeting. These are held regularly at our ruhrHub, where - on the basis of our expertise - we particularly support digital, innovative business models. You can find out more about other affiliated networks that award the start-up grant here: https://www.gruendungsstipendium.nrw/gruendungsnetzwerke

INTERESTED?

Contact us, and we'll be pleased to assist you further.

You can find more information and the necessary application documents at:
https://www.gruenderstipendium.nrw/