{"id":3225,"date":"2026-08-06T15:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/?page_id=3225"},"modified":"2026-08-06T15:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:37:47","slug":"foerderfinder_en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/en\/foerderfinder_en\/","title":{"rendered":"Funding Finder"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"seb-ff\" id=\"seb-foerderfinder\" data-count-one=\"1 programme found\" data-count-many=\"{n} programmes found\">\n<div class=\"seb-ff__intro\">\n<p>Funding for social enterprises is scattered and hard to keep track of. The Funding Finder brings it together in one place: grants, loans, guarantees, equity, scholarships, prizes and free advisory services.<\/p>\n<p>Filter by funding type, target group and phase, and find the programmes that fit your venture in just a few clicks. All programmes listed here are available in Berlin, either as a Berlin offer or as a nationwide programme open to Berlin organisations too. Use the \u201eNaWi programmes\u201c checkbox to show only the offers from the ESF+ programme \u201enachhaltig wirken\u201c.<\/p>\n<p>We do our best to keep the information up to date, but we cannot guarantee that it is current or accurate. Deadlines and conditions change regularly, so it is always worth checking the relevant programme website before applying.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<form class=\"seb-ff__filters\" aria-label=\"Filter funding programmes\" onsubmit=\"return false;\">\n<div class=\"seb-ff__search\">\n<label class=\"seb-ff__search-label\" for=\"seb-ff-search\">Search<\/label>\n<input type=\"search\" id=\"seb-ff-search\" class=\"seb-ff__search-input\" placeholder=\"Search: programme, funder, funding type, target group, topic \u2026\" autocomplete=\"off\">\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__groups\">\n<details class=\"seb-ff__group\" data-tax=\"ff_foerderart\">\n<summary class=\"seb-ff__group-title\">Funding type<\/summary>\n<fieldset class=\"seb-ff__group-options\"><legend class=\"screen-reader-text\">Funding type<\/legend>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"advice-coaching\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Advice & Coaching <small>(41)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"crowdfunding\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Crowdfunding <small>(1)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"equity\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Equity <small>(4)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"grant\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Grant <small>(10)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"guarantee\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Guarantee <small>(3)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"loan\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Loan <small>(8)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"prize\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Prize <small>(4)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"scholarship\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Scholarship <small>(10)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<\/fieldset><\/details>\n<details class=\"seb-ff__group\" data-tax=\"ff_zielgruppe\">\n<summary class=\"seb-ff__group-title\">Target group<\/summary>\n<fieldset class=\"seb-ff__group-options\"><legend class=\"screen-reader-text\">Target group<\/legend>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"association-ggmbh\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Association\/gGmbH <small>(15)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"cooperative\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Cooperative <small>(16)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"founders-pre-launch\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Founders (pre-launch) <small>(28)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"social-enterprise\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Social enterprise <small>(43)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"social-startup\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Social startup <small>(46)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"solo-self-employed\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Solo self-employed <small>(11)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<\/fieldset><\/details>\n<details class=\"seb-ff__group\" data-tax=\"ff_phase\">\n<summary class=\"seb-ff__group-title\">Phase<\/summary>\n<fieldset class=\"seb-ff__group-options\"><legend class=\"screen-reader-text\">Phase<\/legend>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"growth\" data-group=\"ff_phase\"><span>Growth <small>(43)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"launch\" data-group=\"ff_phase\"><span>Launch <small>(44)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"pre-launch\" data-group=\"ff_phase\"><span>Pre-launch <small>(24)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<\/fieldset><\/details>\n<details class=\"seb-ff__group\" data-tax=\"ff_nawi\">\n<summary class=\"seb-ff__group-title\">NaWi programmes<\/summary>\n<fieldset class=\"seb-ff__group-options\"><legend class=\"screen-reader-text\">NaWi-funded projects<\/legend>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"nawi\" data-group=\"ff_nawi\"><span>Only NaWi-funded projects <small>(23)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<\/fieldset><\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__toolbar\">\n<p class=\"seb-ff__count\" role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"seb-ff__reset\" hidden>Reset all filters<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<ul class=\"seb-ff__results\">\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"association-ggmbh social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"aktion mensch funding aktion mensch e.v. germany&#x27;s largest private funding organisation supports non-profit organisations with projects for inclusion, participation and accessibility. the micro-grant covers up to 5,000 euros in material and fee costs without requiring own funds, while larger project grants with significantly higher amounts are available through further programmes. applications are submitted on a rolling basis via the digital application system. grant association\/ggmbh social enterprise launch growth up to \u20ac5,000 (micro-grant), higher amounts depending on the programme rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aktion-mensch.de\/foerderung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aktion Mensch Funding<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Aktion Mensch e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Germany&#x27;s largest private funding organisation supports non-profit organisations with projects for inclusion, participation and accessibility. The micro-grant covers up to 5,000 euros in material and fee costs without requiring own funds, while larger project grants with significantly higher amounts are available through further programmes. Applications are submitted on a rolling basis via the digital application system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac5,000 (micro-grant), higher amounts depending on the programme<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aktion-mensch.de\/foerderung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch\" data-search=\"avgs start-up coaching federal employment agency \/ jobcenter with the activation and placement voucher (avgs, section 45 sgb iii), the federal employment agency covers the full cost of start-up coaching with an azav-certified provider. content includes, among other things, the business plan, financial planning, marketing and preparation of the start-up subsidy application. eligible are people receiving alg i or citizen&#x27;s benefit (b\u00fcrgergeld) or those at risk of unemployment. advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed pre-launch up to 100% of coaching costs rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden\/aktivierungs-vermittlungsgutschein-avgs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AVGS Start-up Coaching<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Employment Agency \/ Jobcenter<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">With the activation and placement voucher (AVGS, section 45 SGB III), the Federal Employment Agency covers the full cost of start-up coaching with an AZAV-certified provider. Content includes, among other things, the business plan, financial planning, marketing and preparation of the start-up subsidy application. Eligible are people receiving ALG I or citizen&#x27;s benefit (B\u00fcrgergeld) or those at risk of unemployment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to 100% of coaching costs<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden\/aktivierungs-vermittlungsgutschein-avgs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"guarantee loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup association-ggmbh cooperative solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"bbbsocial bbb b\u00fcrgschaftsbank zu berlin-brandenburg default guarantees specifically for public-benefit enterprises in berlin, expressly including non-profit legal forms such as ggmbh and e.v. the guarantee bank secures up to 70% (in exceptional cases 80%) of a bank loan, up to a maximum of 2 million euros. this makes bank financing possible for start-up, working capital, investment and acquisition purposes that would otherwise fail due to a lack of collateral. guarantee loan social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh cooperative solo self-employed launch growth guarantee up to \u20ac2m, up to 70% of the loan rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/be.ermoeglicher.de\/de\/ueber-uns\/service-downloads\/unsere-produkte\/bbbsocial-neu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBBsocial<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> BBB B\u00fcrgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Default guarantees specifically for public-benefit enterprises in Berlin, expressly including non-profit legal forms such as gGmbH and e.V. The guarantee bank secures up to 70% (in exceptional cases 80%) of a bank loan, up to a maximum of 2 million euros. This makes bank financing possible for start-up, working capital, investment and acquisition purposes that would otherwise fail due to a lack of collateral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>guarantee up to \u20ac2m, up to 70% of the loan<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Guarantee<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/be.ermoeglicher.de\/de\/ueber-uns\/service-downloads\/unsere-produkte\/bbbsocial-neu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"guarantee\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch solo-self-employed social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"bbbwelcome bbb b\u00fcrgschaftsbank zu berlin-brandenburg default guarantees for start-ups and projects by refugees and non-eu nationals in berlin, for example for working capital and investment. the guarantee makes bank loans possible that would otherwise fail due to a lack of collateral. guarantee founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed social startup social enterprise launch growth guarantee up to \u20ac2m, up to 70% of the loan rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/be.ermoeglicher.de\/de\/ueber-uns\/service-downloads\/unsere-produkte\/bbb-welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BBBwelcome<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> BBB B\u00fcrgschaftsbank zu Berlin-Brandenburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Default guarantees for start-ups and projects by refugees and non-EU nationals in Berlin, for example for working capital and investment. The guarantee makes bank loans possible that would otherwise fail due to a lack of collateral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>guarantee up to \u20ac2m, up to 70% of the loan<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Guarantee<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/be.ermoeglicher.de\/de\/ueber-uns\/service-downloads\/unsere-produkte\/bbb-welcome\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-search=\"berlin innovativ plus investitionsbank berlin (ibb) a development loan for innovative, sustainable and creative berlin-based companies, applied for through the applicant&#x27;s own bank. it finances investments and working capital of up to 3 million euros; the ibb assumes a 70% indemnity towards the applicant&#x27;s bank. companies must meet one of the innovation, creative or sustainability criteria, which makes access easier for many social enterprises. loan social enterprise social startup cooperative growth up to \u20ac3m rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/berlin-innovativ-plus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berlin Innovativ PLUS<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A development loan for innovative, sustainable and creative Berlin-based companies, applied for through the applicant&#x27;s own bank. It finances investments and working capital of up to 3 million euros; the IBB assumes a 70% indemnity towards the applicant&#x27;s bank. Companies must meet one of the innovation, creative or sustainability criteria, which makes access easier for many social enterprises.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac3m<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/berlin-innovativ-plus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-search=\"berlin kredit transformation investitionsbank berlin (ibb) loan for investment and growth of berlin smes, explicitly including social enterprises with market income. sustainable projects receive a repayment discount of 2 to 7%. applications go through your bank. loan social enterprise growth usually \u20ac100,000 to \u20ac10m rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/berlin-kredittransformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berlin Kredit Transformation<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Loan for investment and growth of Berlin SMEs, explicitly including social enterprises with market income. Sustainable projects receive a repayment discount of 2 to 7%. Applications go through your bank.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>usually \u20ac100,000 to \u20ac10m<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/berlin-kredittransformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"loan guarantee\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup social-enterprise solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"berlin start investitionsbank berlin (ibb) and b\u00fcrgschaftsbank berlin low-interest loan for start-ups, takeovers and young companies up to seven years old. the guarantee bank covers up to 70%, so little collateral is needed. applications go through your bank. loan guarantee founders (pre-launch) social startup social enterprise solo self-employed launch growth \u20ac5,000 to \u20ac1.5m rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/berlin-start.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berlin Start<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB) and B\u00fcrgschaftsbank Berlin<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Low-interest loan for start-ups, takeovers and young companies up to seven years old. The guarantee bank covers up to 70%, so little collateral is needed. Applications go through your bank.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>\u20ac5,000 to \u20ac1.5m<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Guarantee<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/berlin-start.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 avant now avant now \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus: impact-tech start-ups addressing social and environmental challenges, with particular attention to diverse and majority women-led teams. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup social enterprise pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avant-now.com\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 Avant Now<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Avant Now \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus: impact-tech start-ups addressing social and environmental challenges, with particular attention to diverse and majority women-led teams.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.avant-now.com\/apply-now\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 berlin innovation agency berlin innovation agency \u2013 climatex hub \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus: climate and smart-city innovation via the climatex hub (climate and sustainability technologies). scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-innovation-agency.com\/climatex-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 Berlin Innovation Agency<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Berlin Innovation Agency \u2013 ClimateX Hub \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus: climate and smart-city innovation via the ClimateX Hub (climate and sustainability technologies).<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin-innovation-agency.com\/climatex-hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 htw berlin htw berlin \u2013 startup-service \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. htw&#x27;s focus: knowledge- and technology-based ventures in greentech, digital technologies &amp; ai and impact entrepreneurship. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup social enterprise pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months next round 23.11.2026 to 10.01.2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurship.htw-berlin.de\/stipendien-unterstuetzung\/berliner-startup-stipendium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 HTW Berlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> HTW Berlin \u2013 Startup-Service \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. HTW&#x27;s focus: knowledge- and technology-based ventures in GreenTech, Digital Technologies &amp; AI and Impact Entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: next round 23.11.2026 to 10.01.2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entrepreneurship.htw-berlin.de\/stipendien-unterstuetzung\/berliner-startup-stipendium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 ignore gravity \/ grace berlin accelerator ignore gravity \u2013 grace berlin accelerator \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus: female entrepreneurship, exclusively for majority women-led teams (at least 51% women). scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grace-accelerator.de\/programme\/graceberlinaccelerator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 Ignore Gravity \/ Grace Berlin Accelerator<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Ignore Gravity \u2013 Grace Berlin Accelerator \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus: female entrepreneurship, exclusively for majority women-led teams (at least 51% women).<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grace-accelerator.de\/programme\/graceberlinaccelerator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 motionlab.berlin motionlab.berlin \u2013 hardtech innovation hub \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus: hardtech innovation, i.e. hardware, robotics, deep tech and manufacturing, with access to workshops and prototyping. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/motionlab.berlin\/hardtech-innovation-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 MotionLab.Berlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> MotionLab.Berlin \u2013 Hardtech Innovation Hub \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus: hardtech innovation, i.e. hardware, robotics, deep tech and manufacturing, with access to workshops and prototyping.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/motionlab.berlin\/hardtech-innovation-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 science &amp; startups science &amp; startups (start-up service of fu, hu and tu berlin) \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. provider for science-based teams from fu, hu and tu berlin; the thematic focus changes with each batch. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup social enterprise pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.science-startups.berlin\/programs\/berliner-startup-stipendium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 Science &amp; Startups<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Science &amp; Startups (start-up service of FU, HU and TU Berlin) \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Provider for science-based teams from FU, HU and TU Berlin; the thematic focus changes with each batch.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.science-startups.berlin\/programs\/berliner-startup-stipendium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 sibb sibb e.v. \u2013 digital business cluster berlin-brandenburg \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus: technology-oriented early-stage start-ups, including trustworthy ai, cyber-resilient technologies and software innovations. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sibb.de\/stipendium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 SIBB<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> SIBB e.V. \u2013 Digital Business Cluster Berlin-Brandenburg \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus: technology-oriented early-stage start-ups, including trustworthy AI, cyber-resilient technologies and software innovations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sibb.de\/stipendium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 startup colors \/ vision health pioneers startup colors \u2013 vision health pioneers incubator \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus: health tech and digital health, with ideas validated in a clinical setting together with patients. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visionhealthpioneers.de\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 Startup Colors \/ Vision Health Pioneers<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Startup Colors \u2013 Vision Health Pioneers Incubator \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus: health tech and digital health, with ideas validated in a clinical setting together with patients.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/visionhealthpioneers.de\/application\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"berliner startup stipendium \u2013 wista \/ adlershof startup lab wista management gmbh \u2013 adlershof startup lab \u00b7 state of berlin \/ esf+ the berliner startup stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. focus in adlershof: energy transition and energy efficiency, environmental and greentech, smart city &amp; mobility, iot, ai, it security, social enterprises as well as women in tech &amp; science. scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup social enterprise pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adlershof.de\/startuplab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berliner Startup Stipendium \u2013 WISTA \/ Adlershof Startup Lab<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> WISTA Management GmbH \u2013 Adlershof Startup Lab \u00b7 State of Berlin \/ ESF+<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The Berliner Startup Stipendium supports early-stage founding teams with up to \u20ac2,500 per month (for up to 12 months), plus a workspace, coaching and mentoring. Focus in Adlershof: energy transition and energy efficiency, environmental and GreenTech, smart city &amp; mobility, IoT, AI, IT security, social enterprises as well as Women in Tech &amp; Science.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: applications in batches, deadlines vary by provider<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.adlershof.de\/startuplab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"prize advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"business plan competition berlin-brandenburg (bpw) ibb and ilb, funded by senweb and esf competition for founders from all sectors with free seminars, workshops and written feedback from juries. the best concepts are awarded in three phases, with more than 50,000 euros in total prize money. prize advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup pre-launch launch more than \u20ac50,000 in prize money phase 1: 10.11.2026, phase 2: 16.02.2027, phase 3: 27.04.2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.b-p-w.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Plan Competition Berlin-Brandenburg (BPW)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> IBB and ILB, funded by SenWEB and ESF<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Competition for founders from all sectors with free seminars, workshops and written feedback from juries. The best concepts are awarded in three phases, with more than 50,000 euros in total prize money.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>more than \u20ac50,000 in prize money<\/span><span>Deadline: Phase 1: 10.11.2026, Phase 2: 16.02.2027, Phase 3: 27.04.2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Prize<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.b-p-w.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"cooperative marketing for public-benefit enterprises civocracy project by civocracy in which eight to twelve social enterprises join forces for shared campaigns. they pool resources and communities behind one message on everyday topics and reach more people than they could alone. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup growth cooperation &amp; cooperatives berlin on request\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civocracy.com\/de\/so-funktionierts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cooperative Marketing for Public-Benefit Enterprises<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Civocracy<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Project by Civocracy in which eight to twelve social enterprises join forces for shared campaigns. They pool resources and communities behind one message on everyday topics and reach more people than they could alone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: on request<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civocracy.com\/de\/so-funktionierts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"educonnect: public-benefit entrepreneurship for impactful education bewirken ggmbh networking programme by bewirken ggmbh for public-benefit enterprises in education. it brings together actors who usually work side by side, creates transparency and strengthens cooperation so that new forms of learning reach the education system. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup launch growth impact &amp; esg germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bewirken-lab.org\/educonnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EduConnect: Public-Benefit Entrepreneurship for Impactful Education<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Bewirken gGmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Networking programme by beWirken gGmbH for public-benefit enterprises in education. It brings together actors who usually work side by side, creates transparency and strengthens cooperation so that new forms of learning reach the education system.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bewirken-lab.org\/educonnect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch\" data-search=\"equalstart berlin \u2013 gr\u00fcnderinnenbonus senate department for economics, energy and public enterprises one-off grant for companies founded or majority-owned by women. applicants must have received gr\u00fcndungsbonus plus funding approved on or after 1 september 2025. grant social startup social enterprise launch up to \u20ac10,000 applications until 31.10.2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/sen\/web\/presse\/pressemitteilungen\/2026\/pressemitteilung.1665062.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EqualStart Berlin \u2013 Gr\u00fcnderinnenBONUS<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">One-off grant for companies founded or majority-owned by women. Applicants must have received Gr\u00fcndungsBONUS Plus funding approved on or after 1 September 2025.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac10,000<\/span><span>Deadline: applications until 31.10.2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.berlin.de\/sen\/web\/presse\/pressemitteilungen\/2026\/pressemitteilung.1665062.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"equinet: networks for a diverse ecosystem biwoc* rising gug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) programme by biwoc* rising for a diverse and inclusive social entrepreneurship ecosystem. it focuses on marginalised founders, who receive intersectional dei advice and access to networks that are otherwise hard to reach. advice &amp; coaching social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch diversity &amp; inclusion berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/equinet.space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EquiNet: Networks for a Diverse Ecosystem<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> BIWOC* Rising gUG (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Programme by BIWOC* Rising for a diverse and inclusive social entrepreneurship ecosystem. It focuses on marginalised founders, who receive intersectional DEI advice and access to networks that are otherwise hard to reach.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/equinet.space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise founders-pre-launch solo-self-employed cooperative association-ggmbh\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"erp-gr\u00fcnderkredit startgeld (067) kfw bankengruppe a development loan for start-ups and young companies up to 5 years after launch, applied for through the applicant&#x27;s own bank. since december 2025, up to 200,000 euros in external financing is available, of which up to 80,000 euros may be used for working capital. the kfw assumes 80% of the risk towards the applicant&#x27;s bank, making even ventures without substantial collateral financeable. since february 2026, non-profit companies are eligible to apply again. loan social startup social enterprise founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed cooperative association\/ggmbh launch growth up to \u20ac200,000 rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kfw.de\/inlandsfoerderung\/Unternehmen\/Gr%C3%BCnden-Nachfolgen\/F%C3%B6rderprodukte\/ERP-Gr%C3%BCnderkredit-Startgeld-(067)\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ERP-Gr\u00fcnderkredit StartGeld (067)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> KfW Bankengruppe<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A development loan for start-ups and young companies up to 5 years after launch, applied for through the applicant&#x27;s own bank. Since December 2025, up to 200,000 euros in external financing is available, of which up to 80,000 euros may be used for working capital. The KfW assumes 80% of the risk towards the applicant&#x27;s bank, making even ventures without substantial collateral financeable. Since February 2026, non-profit companies are eligible to apply again.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac200,000<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kfw.de\/inlandsfoerderung\/Unternehmen\/Gr%C3%BCnden-Nachfolgen\/F%C3%B6rderprodukte\/ERP-Gr%C3%BCnderkredit-Startgeld-(067)\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"scholarship\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch\" data-search=\"exist business start-up grant federal ministry for economic affairs and energy (bmwe) \/ esf a scholarship for students, graduates and researchers interested in founding a company who want to realise an innovative, technology-oriented or knowledge-based business idea originating from a university. depending on qualifications, it provides 1,000 to 3,000 euros per month for 12 months, plus material resources and coaching. the application is submitted via the university or research institution, and the company must not yet have been founded. scholarship founders (pre-launch) pre-launch \u20ac1,000 to \u20ac3,000 per month plus material resources, 12 months rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/exist.de\/programm\/exist-gruendungsstipendium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EXIST Business Start-up Grant<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) \/ ESF<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A scholarship for students, graduates and researchers interested in founding a company who want to realise an innovative, technology-oriented or knowledge-based business idea originating from a university. Depending on qualifications, it provides 1,000 to 3,000 euros per month for 12 months, plus material resources and coaching. The application is submitted via the university or research institution, and the company must not yet have been founded.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>\u20ac1,000 to \u20ac3,000 per month plus material resources, 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Scholarship<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/exist.de\/programm\/exist-gruendungsstipendium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"equity advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-search=\"fase impact financing fase finanzierungsagentur f\u00fcr social entrepreneurship gmbh fase supports growth-ready social enterprises in their search for capital and connects them with suitable impact investors, from business angels and foundations to impact funds. hybrid models such as mezzanine capital or convertible loans are also used, with typical funding rounds ranging between 100,000 and 3 million euros. a viable business model with demonstrable social impact is a prerequisite. equity advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup growth typically \u20ac100,000 to \u20ac3m rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fa-se.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FASE Impact Financing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> FASE Finanzierungsagentur f\u00fcr Social Entrepreneurship GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">FASE supports growth-ready social enterprises in their search for capital and connects them with suitable impact investors, from business angels and foundations to impact funds. Hybrid models such as mezzanine capital or convertible loans are also used, with typical funding rounds ranging between 100,000 and 3 million euros. A viable business model with demonstrable social impact is a prerequisite.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>typically \u20ac100,000 to \u20ac3m<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Equity<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/fa-se.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"founders bay accelerator founders bay ug six-month accelerator for early-stage impact start-ups with a focus on rural regions. participants receive 1:1 coaching, masterclasses and workspace in locations such as r\u00fcgen, sylt or wismar. the goal is pilot projects with established smes. advice &amp; coaching social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch founding &amp; scaling germany-wide applications for batch 10, starting january 2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/founders-bay.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Founders Bay Accelerator<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Founders Bay UG<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Six-month accelerator for early-stage impact start-ups with a focus on rural regions. Participants receive 1:1 coaching, masterclasses and workspace in locations such as R\u00fcgen, Sylt or Wismar. The goal is pilot projects with established SMEs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: applications for batch 10, starting January 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/founders-bay.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"association-ggmbh\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"funding programmes of the german foundation for civic engagement and volunteering (dsee) german foundation for civic engagement and volunteering the federal foundation supports non-profit organisations with changing programmes centred on volunteering, civic engagement and structural development. since january 2026, the micro-grant programme has again been awarding up to 1,500 euros per project on a rolling basis (with a focus on structurally weak and rural regions), alongside larger thematic programmes. applications are submitted via the foundation&#x27;s online funding portal. grant association\/ggmbh launch growth depending on the programme, e.g. up to \u20ac1,500 micro-grant depends on programme, see funding portal\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deutsche-stiftung-engagement-und-ehrenamt.de\/foerderung\/aktuelle-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Funding Programmes of the German Foundation for Civic Engagement and Volunteering (DSEE)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> German Foundation for Civic Engagement and Volunteering<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The federal foundation supports non-profit organisations with changing programmes centred on volunteering, civic engagement and structural development. Since January 2026, the micro-grant programme has again been awarding up to 1,500 euros per project on a rolling basis (with a focus on structurally weak and rural regions), alongside larger thematic programmes. Applications are submitted via the foundation&#x27;s online funding portal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>depending on the programme, e.g. up to \u20ac1,500 micro-grant<\/span><span>Deadline: depends on programme, see funding portal<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deutsche-stiftung-engagement-und-ehrenamt.de\/foerderung\/aktuelle-programme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup association-ggmbh founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"generationenwohnen impuls \u2013 living sustainably together: multipliers for intergenerational housing projects (germany-wide) ingemeinschaft gmbh project by ingemeinschaft for intergenerational living. a digital matching platform connects older people with spare living space and young people looking for a home. it also offers advice and training for organisations that want to set up such housing projects. advice &amp; coaching social startup association\/ggmbh founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch climate &amp; ecology germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ingemeinschaft.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GenerationenWohnen Impuls \u2013 Living Sustainably Together: Multipliers for Intergenerational Housing Projects (Germany-wide)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> inGemeinschaft GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Project by inGemeinschaft for intergenerational living. A digital matching platform connects older people with spare living space and young people looking for a home. It also offers advice and training for organisations that want to set up such housing projects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ingemeinschaft.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch growth\" data-search=\"gr\u00fcnderinnenzentrale berlin gr\u00fcnderinnenzentrale e.v., funded by senweb independent orientation and development advice for women who want to start a business or already have. it also offers mentoring, peer success teams and events such as the financing forum. advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed pre-launch launch growth advice, costs vary by offer rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gruenderinnenzentrale.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gr\u00fcnderinnenzentrale Berlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Gr\u00fcnderinnenzentrale e.V., funded by SenWEB<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Independent orientation and development advice for women who want to start a business or already have. It also offers mentoring, peer success teams and events such as the financing forum.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>advice, costs vary by offer<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gruenderinnenzentrale.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"launch\" data-search=\"gr\u00fcndungsbonus plus ibb business team gmbh \/ senate department for economics, energy and public enterprises a start-up grant for innovative, sustainable, creative or social business models in berlin. it funds 50% of the start-up costs (staff, investments, operating expenses, external services) up to a maximum of 50,000 euros. companies based in berlin that are no more than 18 months old are eligible to apply; commercially active social enterprises are expressly eligible. since april 2026, there has additionally been the equalstart berlin \/ gr\u00fcnderinnenbonus: companies founded predominantly by women receive a further 10,000 euros. grant social startup social enterprise solo self-employed launch 50% of costs, up to \u20ac50,000 rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/gruendungsbonus-plus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gr\u00fcndungsBONUS Plus<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> IBB Business Team GmbH \/ Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A start-up grant for innovative, sustainable, creative or social business models in Berlin. It funds 50% of the start-up costs (staff, investments, operating expenses, external services) up to a maximum of 50,000 euros. Companies based in Berlin that are no more than 18 months old are eligible to apply; commercially active social enterprises are expressly eligible. Since April 2026, there has additionally been the EqualStart Berlin \/ Gr\u00fcnderinnenBONUS: companies founded predominantly by women receive a further 10,000 euros.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>50% of costs, up to \u20ac50,000<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/gruendungsbonus-plus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"equity\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"impact vc fund for social entrepreneurs ibb ventures (state of berlin, ibb, erdf) venture capital for berlin start-ups that combine commercial success with a measurable contribution to social or environmental challenges, from pre-seed to series a. equity social startup social enterprise launch growth initial investment from approx. \u20ac200,000 rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibbventures.de\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Impact VC Fund for Social Entrepreneurs<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> IBB Ventures (State of Berlin, IBB, ERDF)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Venture capital for Berlin start-ups that combine commercial success with a measurable contribution to social or environmental challenges, from pre-seed to Series A.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>initial investment from approx. \u20ac200,000<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Equity<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibbventures.de\/de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise association-ggmbh cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-search=\"inqa coaching federal ministry of labour and social affairs (bmas) \/ esf plus subsidised coaching for smes with fewer than 250 employees on digitalisation, hr, securing skilled workers and organisational development. a certified coach supports the process and involves the employees. advice &amp; coaching grant social enterprise association\/ggmbh cooperative growth 80% subsidy for up to 12 consulting days rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foerderdatenbank.de\/FDB\/Content\/DE\/Foerderprogramm\/Bund\/BMAS\/inqa-coaching-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INQA Coaching<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) \/ ESF Plus<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Subsidised coaching for SMEs with fewer than 250 employees on digitalisation, HR, securing skilled workers and organisational development. A certified coach supports the process and involves the employees.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>80% subsidy for up to 12 consulting days<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foerderdatenbank.de\/FDB\/Content\/DE\/Foerderprogramm\/Bund\/BMAS\/inqa-coaching-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"equity grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"invest \u2013 venture capital grant federal ministry for economic affairs and energy (bmwe) \/ bafa tax-free grant for private investors who buy shares in young innovative corporations or cooperatives. start-ups can have their eligibility confirmed in advance, which makes it easier to attract business angels. equity grant social startup cooperative launch growth 15% acquisition grant, max. \u20ac100,000 per person rolling (guideline until 31.12.2026)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bafa.de\/DE\/Wirtschaft\/Beratung_Finanzierung\/Invest\/invest_node.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">INVEST \u2013 Venture Capital Grant<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) \/ BAFA<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Tax-free grant for private investors who buy shares in young innovative corporations or cooperatives. Start-ups can have their eligibility confirmed in advance, which makes it easier to attract business angels.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>15% acquisition grant, max. \u20ac100,000 per person<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling (guideline until 31.12.2026)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Equity<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bafa.de\/DE\/Wirtschaft\/Beratung_Finanzierung\/Invest\/invest_node.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"invest4impact bundesverband impact investing e.v. (bvii) project by the german impact investing association to build knowledge and transparency around impact investing. it offers market studies, case studies, training and a digital knowledge platform, including for social enterprises preparing for impact investment. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise growth impact &amp; esg berlin rolling, until 11\/2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bvii.org\/projekte\/invest4impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invest4Impact<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Bundesverband Impact Investing e.V. (BVII)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Project by the German Impact Investing Association to build knowledge and transparency around impact investing. It offers market studies, case studies, training and a digital knowledge platform, including for social enterprises preparing for impact investment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling, until 11\/2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/bvii.org\/projekte\/invest4impact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"prize\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"kfw award gr\u00fcnden kfw bankengruppe annual kfw start-up competition with 35,000 euros in total prize money: 16 state winners, one national winner, an audience award and a special award for business succession. companies headquartered in germany that were founded or taken over in the last five years can apply, including social enterprises. prize social startup social enterprise cooperative launch growth \u20ac35,000 total prize money annually, 1 april to 1 july\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kfw.de\/%C3%9Cber-die-KfW\/F%C3%B6rderauftrag-und-Geschichte\/KfW-Awards\/KfW-Award-Gr%C3%BCnden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KfW Award Gr\u00fcnden<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> KfW Bankengruppe<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Annual KfW start-up competition with 35,000 euros in total prize money: 16 state winners, one national winner, an audience award and a special award for business succession. Companies headquartered in Germany that were founded or taken over in the last five years can apply, including social enterprises.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>\u20ac35,000 total prize money<\/span><span>Deadline: annually, 1 April to 1 July<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Prize<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kfw.de\/%C3%9Cber-die-KfW\/F%C3%B6rderauftrag-und-Geschichte\/KfW-Awards\/KfW-Award-Gr%C3%BCnden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"association-ggmbh social-enterprise cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-search=\"kfw iku investment loan for municipal and social enterprises (148) kfw bankengruppe a low-interest, long-term promotional loan for non-profit organisations and municipal enterprises investing in social infrastructure, such as nurseries, educational, care or cultural facilities. up to 100% of eligible costs can be financed, including working capital; terms of up to 30 years are available. non-profit status is evidenced by the tax office&#x27;s exemption notice, and applications are made through the applicant&#x27;s own bank. loan association\/ggmbh social enterprise cooperative growth up to 100% of investment costs, up to \u20ac50 million per project rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kfw.de\/inlandsfoerderung\/%C3%96ffentliche-Einrichtungen\/Basisf%C3%B6rderung\/IKU-Kommunale-und-Soziale-Unternehmen-(148)\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KfW IKU Investment Loan for Municipal and Social Enterprises (148)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> KfW Bankengruppe<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A low-interest, long-term promotional loan for non-profit organisations and municipal enterprises investing in social infrastructure, such as nurseries, educational, care or cultural facilities. Up to 100% of eligible costs can be financed, including working capital; terms of up to 30 years are available. Non-profit status is evidenced by the tax office&#x27;s exemption notice, and applications are made through the applicant&#x27;s own bank.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to 100% of investment costs, up to \u20ac50 million per project<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kfw.de\/inlandsfoerderung\/%C3%96ffentliche-Einrichtungen\/Basisf%C3%B6rderung\/IKU-Kommunale-und-Soziale-Unternehmen-(148)\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"komm:transform - municipal transformation for the energy transition endeva programme by endeva for clean-tech smes that want to work with municipalities and public utilities on the energy transition. participants build skills for scaling and partnerships and are connected with energy suppliers, public administration and industry. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise growth climate &amp; ecology germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kommtransform.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Komm:Transform - Municipal Transformation for the Energy Transition<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Endeva<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Programme by Endeva for clean-tech SMEs that want to work with municipalities and public utilities on the energy transition. Participants build skills for scaling and partnerships and are connected with energy suppliers, public administration and industry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kommtransform.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"cooperative social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"lcoops digital + platform coops eg advice and start-up support by platform coops eg for cooperatives and platform cooperatives. a &quot;climate check-in&quot; shows where organisations can become more climate-friendly. advice &amp; coaching cooperative social startup launch growth cooperation &amp; cooperatives berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/platformcoops.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LCoops Digital +<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Platform Coops eG<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Advice and start-up support by Platform Coops eG for cooperatives and platform cooperatives. A &quot;climate check-in&quot; shows where organisations can become more climate-friendly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/platformcoops.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"association-ggmbh social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"lotto-stiftung berlin lotto-stiftung berlin (stiftung deutsche klassenlotterie berlin) the foundation supports social, charitable, cultural, youth-oriented and environmental projects in berlin with grants that can be considerable in size. legal entities are eligible to apply provided their project is carried out in berlin and is in berlin&#x27;s interest; institutional funding is also possible. applications should be submitted around nine months before the project starts via the online application portal. grant association\/ggmbh social enterprise launch growth project-dependent, no fixed upper limit rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lotto-stiftung-berlin.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LOTTO-Stiftung Berlin<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> LOTTO-Stiftung Berlin (Stiftung Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The foundation supports social, charitable, cultural, youth-oriented and environmental projects in Berlin with grants that can be considerable in size. Legal entities are eligible to apply provided their project is carried out in Berlin and is in Berlin&#x27;s interest; institutional funding is also possible. Applications should be submitted around nine months before the project starts via the online application portal.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>project-dependent, no fixed upper limit<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lotto-stiftung-berlin.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise solo-self-employed cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"microloan from the sme fund investitionsbank berlin (ibb) a loan of up to \u20ac50,000 for start-ups and smaller growth projects with a place of business in berlin, without standard bank collateral. social enterprises are eligible to apply provided they are at least 50% commercially active. the term is six years with one repayment-free year, and it can be combined with the gr\u00fcndungsbonus plus for innovative or sustainable business models. loan social startup social enterprise solo self-employed cooperative launch growth up to \u20ac50,000 rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/mikrokredit-aus-dem-kmu-fonds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microloan from the SME Fund<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A loan of up to \u20ac50,000 for start-ups and smaller growth projects with a place of business in Berlin, without standard bank collateral. Social enterprises are eligible to apply provided they are at least 50% commercially active. The term is six years with one repayment-free year, and it can be combined with the Gr\u00fcndungsBONUS Plus for innovative or sustainable business models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac50,000<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/mikrokredit-aus-dem-kmu-fonds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"equity\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise solo-self-employed cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"mikromezzaninfonds deutschland federal government (erp special fund) via mbg berlin-brandenburg silent partnerships of up to \u20ac150,000 strengthen the economic equity of small businesses and start-ups without the need for collateral or the surrender of voting rights. this improves creditworthiness and makes additional bank financing easier to obtain. companies that provide vocational training, were founded out of unemployment, or are run by women or people with a migration background are among those specifically addressed. equity social startup social enterprise solo self-employed cooperative launch growth silent partnership up to \u20ac150,000 rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/be.ermoeglicher.de\/de\/ueber-uns\/service-downloads\/unsere-produkte\/mikromezzaninfonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mikromezzaninfonds Deutschland<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Government (ERP Special Fund) via MBG Berlin-Brandenburg<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Silent partnerships of up to \u20ac150,000 strengthen the economic equity of small businesses and start-ups without the need for collateral or the surrender of voting rights. This improves creditworthiness and makes additional bank financing easier to obtain. Companies that provide vocational training, were founded out of unemployment, or are run by women or people with a migration background are among those specifically addressed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>silent partnership up to \u20ac150,000<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Equity<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/be.ermoeglicher.de\/de\/ueber-uns\/service-downloads\/unsere-produkte\/mikromezzaninfonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup association-ggmbh cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"nachhaltig wirken (esf plus) federal ministry for economic affairs and energy (bmwe) \/ eu (esf plus) the largest federal programme for public-benefit enterprises. it does not fund individual companies but project providers such as accelerators, impact hubs and universities that offer free advice, training and networking. new project applications are no longer possible, but the funded projects run until mid-2029 at the latest. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh cooperative launch growth free advisory and qualification services project offers run until 06\/2029 at the latest\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de\/Redaktion\/DE\/Dossier\/foerderprogramm-gemeinwohlorientierte-unternehmen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nachhaltig wirken (ESF Plus)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) \/ EU (ESF Plus)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The largest federal programme for public-benefit enterprises. It does not fund individual companies but project providers such as accelerators, impact hubs and universities that offer free advice, training and networking. New project applications are no longer possible, but the funded projects run until mid-2029 at the latest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free advisory and qualification services<\/span><span>Deadline: project offers run until 06\/2029 at the latest<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de\/Redaktion\/DE\/Dossier\/foerderprogramm-gemeinwohlorientierte-unternehmen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup association-ggmbh cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"nachhaltig wirken akademie gemeinwohlorientiert.com (veit firmengruppe), funded by bmwe \/ esf plus a free academy for public-benefit enterprises as part of the nachhaltig wirken funding programme. it offers workshops and short advisory sessions on climate protection and social innovation, peer-to-peer learning, networking events and a digital learning platform with tools and best practices. the offers are accessible nationwide and completely free of charge. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh cooperative launch growth impact &amp; esg germany-wide free continuing-education and networking services rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gemeinwohlorientiert.com\/akademie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nachhaltig Wirken Akademie<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> gemeinwohlorientiert.com (Veit Firmengruppe), funded by BMWE \/ ESF Plus<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A free academy for public-benefit enterprises as part of the Nachhaltig wirken funding programme. It offers workshops and short advisory sessions on climate protection and social innovation, peer-to-peer learning, networking events and a digital learning platform with tools and best practices. The offers are accessible nationwide and completely free of charge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free continuing-education and networking services<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/gemeinwohlorientiert.com\/akademie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"nawi - climate action accelerator impact hub berlin gmbh three-month hybrid accelerator by impact hub berlin for start-ups with climate solutions. participants receive coaching, mentoring and access to the impact hub network. advice &amp; coaching social startup launch growth climate &amp; ecology berlin applications currently closed\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/berlin.impacthub.net\/program\/climate-economy-accelerator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NaWi - Climate Action Accelerator<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Impact Hub Berlin GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Three-month hybrid accelerator by Impact Hub Berlin for start-ups with climate solutions. Participants receive coaching, mentoring and access to the Impact Hub network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: applications currently closed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/berlin.impacthub.net\/program\/climate-economy-accelerator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"nawi - climate action ecosystem impact hub berlin gmbh open programme by impact hub berlin for sustainable entrepreneurship: events, workshops, trend reports and a digital learning platform. a good way to build knowledge and connect with the climate community. advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise launch growth climate &amp; ecology berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/berlin.impacthub.net\/program\/climate-action-ecosystem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NaWi - Climate Action Ecosystem<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Impact Hub Berlin GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Open programme by Impact Hub Berlin for sustainable entrepreneurship: events, workshops, trend reports and a digital learning platform. A good way to build knowledge and connect with the climate community.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/berlin.impacthub.net\/program\/climate-action-ecosystem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"prize\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"next economy award stiftung deutscher nachhaltigkeitspreis an award for start-ups driving social and ecological change with innovative business models, presented as part of the german sustainability award. companies founded in germany that are no more than five years old are eligible; applying via an online questionnaire is free of charge. finalists and winners benefit from high visibility and access to germany&#x27;s largest sustainability network. prize social startup social enterprise cooperative launch growth no prize money; value: finalist status, visibility, network access (germany&#x27;s largest sustainability network) annual, applications usually close end of june\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de\/nea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Next Economy Award<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Stiftung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">An award for start-ups driving social and ecological change with innovative business models, presented as part of the German Sustainability Award. Companies founded in Germany that are no more than five years old are eligible; applying via an online questionnaire is free of charge. Finalists and winners benefit from high visibility and access to Germany&#x27;s largest sustainability network.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>no prize money; value: finalist status, visibility, network access (Germany&#x27;s largest sustainability network)<\/span><span>Deadline: annual, applications usually close end of June<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Prize<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nachhaltigkeitspreis.de\/nea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"nxt level accelerator m&amp;m consultants ug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) accelerator by m&amp;m consultants for public-benefit enterprises. five stages take participants from business plan and start-up advice to growth, sales and fundraising. the team consists of experienced founders and brings contacts to investors, banks and funders. advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch growth climate &amp; ecology germany-wide free of charge applications per batch, see website\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nxtlx.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nxt level accelerator<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> M&amp;M Consultants UG (Haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Accelerator by M&amp;M Consultants for public-benefit enterprises. Five stages take participants from business plan and start-up advice to growth, sales and fundraising. The team consists of experienced founders and brings contacts to investors, banks and funders.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free of charge<\/span><span>Deadline: applications per batch, see website<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nxtlx.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch\" data-search=\"pre-start-up coaching (coaching vor der gr\u00fcndung) senate department for labour, social affairs, equality, integration, diversity and anti-discrimination \/ zgs consult free coaching for prospective founders living in berlin, especially people who are currently unemployed. after an orientation meeting and an assessment, participants receive up to 30 hours of individual coaching. the business must not be registered yet. the programme is in german. advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed pre-launch free, up to 30 hours of coaching rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zgs-consult.de\/arbeit\/coaching-vor-der-gruendung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-Start-up Coaching (Coaching vor der Gr\u00fcndung)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Senate Department for Labour, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity and Anti-Discrimination \/ zgs consult<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Free coaching for prospective founders living in Berlin, especially people who are currently unemployed. After an orientation meeting and an assessment, participants receive up to 30 hours of individual coaching. The business must not be registered yet. The programme is in German.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free, up to 30 hours of coaching<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zgs-consult.de\/arbeit\/coaching-vor-der-gruendung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant loan\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"pro fit project financing investitionsbank berlin (ibb) berlin&#x27;s central programme for promoting research, innovation and technology across the entire innovation process, from development to market launch. since january 2026, non-repayable grants of up to \u20ac500,000 and interest-reduced loans of up to \u20ac1 million have been available. it is suitable for technology-oriented social enterprises with a registered office or place of business in berlin that are developing innovative products or services. grant loan social startup social enterprise launch growth grants up to \u20ac500,000, loans up to \u20ac1 million rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/pro-fit-projektfinanzierung.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pro FIT Project Financing<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Investitionsbank Berlin (IBB)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Berlin&#x27;s central programme for promoting research, innovation and technology across the entire innovation process, from development to market launch. Since January 2026, non-repayable grants of up to \u20ac500,000 and interest-reduced loans of up to \u20ac1 million have been available. It is suitable for technology-oriented social enterprises with a registered office or place of business in Berlin that are developing innovative products or services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>grants up to \u20ac500,000, loans up to \u20ac1 million<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Loan<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ibb.de\/de\/foerderprogramme\/pro-fit-projektfinanzierung.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"re:connect \u2013 hybrid incubator for public-benefit start-ups and companies fivep eg incubator by fivep eg for start-ups and smes that want to operate in a more regenerative and public-benefit oriented way. it offers in-person and online workshops, individual coaching and process support. the second cohort has been running since september 2026; joining is possible on request. advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise launch growth founding &amp; scaling berlin join on request, until 11\/2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reconnect-inkubator.org\/bewerben\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">re:connect \u2013 Hybrid incubator for public-benefit start-ups and companies<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Fivep eG<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Incubator by fiveP eG for start-ups and SMEs that want to operate in a more regenerative and public-benefit oriented way. It offers in-person and online workshops, individual coaching and process support. The second cohort has been running since September 2026; joining is possible on request.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: join on request, until 11\/2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reconnect-inkubator.org\/bewerben\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"ready for impact-linked finance: better terms for better impact roots of impact gmbh programme by the social finance academy of roots of impact for social enterprises that want to measure and manage their impact better. through analysis, online bootcamps and coaching they get ready for impact-oriented financing such as impact-linked finance, where proven impact leads to better terms. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup growth financing &amp; investment germany-wide free of charge next cohort from 11\/2026\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/social-finance-academy.org\/ready-for-ilf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ready for Impact-Linked Finance: Better Terms for Better Impact<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Roots Of Impact GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Programme by the Social Finance Academy of Roots of Impact for social enterprises that want to measure and manage their impact better. Through analysis, online bootcamps and coaching they get ready for impact-oriented financing such as impact-linked finance, where proven impact leads to better terms.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free of charge<\/span><span>Deadline: next cohort from 11\/2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/social-finance-academy.org\/ready-for-ilf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"social enterprises in succession (sozialunternehmen in nachfolge) projektb\u00fcro l\u00fcneburg, in cooperation with send e.v. free advice for public-benefit enterprises looking for a successor and for people who want to take over a business. it also offers online formats and workshops on the handover. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise founders (pre-launch) pre-launch growth founding &amp; scaling germany-wide free of charge rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nachfolge-sozialunternehmen.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Enterprises in Succession (Sozialunternehmen in Nachfolge)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Projektb\u00fcro L\u00fcneburg, in cooperation with SEND e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Free advice for public-benefit enterprises looking for a successor and for people who want to take over a business. It also offers online formats and workshops on the handover.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free of charge<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nachfolge-sozialunternehmen.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"sogut 2.0 \u2013 re-use strengthens the circular economy re-use deutschland e.v. (formerly wir e.v.) free support by re-use deutschland for second-hand businesses and used goods stores. experts advise on sales space, marketing, staff and finances and train managers. the goal is economically stable businesses that avoid waste. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise growth climate &amp; ecology germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reusedeutschland.org\/nachhaltig-wirken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOGUT 2.0 \u2013 Re-use strengthens the circular economy<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Re-Use Deutschland e.V. (formerly Wir e.V.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Free support by Re-Use Deutschland for second-hand businesses and used goods stores. Experts advise on sales space, marketing, staff and finances and train managers. The goal is economically stable businesses that avoid waste.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/reusedeutschland.org\/nachhaltig-wirken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise association-ggmbh cooperative founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch growth\" data-search=\"start-up advice social economy berlin (gr\u00fcbe) social economy berlin \/ senate department for economics, energy and public enterprises free, subsidised start-up and development advice for social enterprises in berlin. a network of experienced advisory organisations provides support with the business model, legal form, financing and impact. the process begins with a short initial conversation with the seb team. advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise association\/ggmbh cooperative founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch growth free advisory rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/service\/beratung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start-up Advice Social Economy Berlin (Gr\u00fcBe)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Social Economy Berlin \/ Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Free, subsidised start-up and development advice for social enterprises in Berlin. A network of experienced advisory organisations provides support with the business model, legal form, financing and impact. The process begins with a short initial conversation with the SEB team.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free advisory<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/service\/beratung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"founders-pre-launch solo-self-employed\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-search=\"start-up subsidy (gr\u00fcndungszuschuss) federal employment agency support for starting full-time self-employment while receiving unemployment benefit i. during the first 6 months, the previous unemployment benefit plus 300 euros per month is paid for social security, after which a further 9 months at 300 euros per month is possible. the requirements are a remaining alg i entitlement of at least 150 days and an expert assessment of the business plan. grant founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed pre-launch launch alg i plus \u20ac300 per month (6 months), then \u20ac300 per month (9 months) rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden\/arbeitslosengeld\/gruendungszuschuss-beantragen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start-up Subsidy (Gr\u00fcndungszuschuss)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Employment Agency<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Support for starting full-time self-employment while receiving unemployment benefit I. During the first 6 months, the previous unemployment benefit plus 300 euros per month is paid for social security, after which a further 9 months at 300 euros per month is possible. The requirements are a remaining ALG I entitlement of at least 150 days and an expert assessment of the business plan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>ALG I plus \u20ac300 per month (6 months), then \u20ac300 per month (9 months)<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Solo self-employed<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arbeitsagentur.de\/arbeitslos-arbeit-finden\/arbeitslosengeld\/gruendungszuschuss-beantragen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"crowdfunding advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise association-ggmbh cooperative founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"startnext sonar startnext crowdfunding gmbh (funded by bmwe \/ esf plus) a growth programme for social innovations and public-benefit enterprises on the startnext crowdfunding platform, funded as part of nachhaltig wirken. sonar projects receive free advice, coaching and greater visibility for their crowdfunding campaign. entry is via a short eligibility check and a free monthly initial consultation. crowdfunding advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise association\/ggmbh cooperative founders (pre-launch) launch growth financing &amp; investment germany-wide funding via the crowd; programme participation free of charge rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startnext.com\/sonar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Startnext SONAR<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Startnext Crowdfunding GmbH (funded by BMWE \/ ESF Plus)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A growth programme for social innovations and public-benefit enterprises on the Startnext crowdfunding platform, funded as part of Nachhaltig wirken. SONAR projects receive free advice, coaching and greater visibility for their crowdfunding campaign. Entry is via a short eligibility check and a free monthly initial consultation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>funding via the crowd; programme participation free of charge<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Crowdfunding<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.startnext.com\/sonar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching prize\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"association-ggmbh social-startup founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch growth\" data-search=\"startsocial advisory scholarships startsocial e.v. (under the patronage of the federal chancellor) a nationwide competition for social initiatives: 100 projects receive a four-month advisory scholarship with two experienced coaches from the business world, covering areas such as financing, public relations and organisation. individuals, teams and organisations from the idea stage through to established initiatives are eligible, provided volunteers are involved. award-winning initiatives also receive prize money. advice &amp; coaching prize association\/ggmbh social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch growth four-month advisory scholarship; prize money of \u20ac5,000 for the best initiatives next application phase expected may to july 2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/startsocial.de\/foerderung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">startsocial Advisory Scholarships<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> startsocial e.V. (under the patronage of the Federal Chancellor)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A nationwide competition for social initiatives: 100 projects receive a four-month advisory scholarship with two experienced coaches from the business world, covering areas such as financing, public relations and organisation. Individuals, teams and organisations from the idea stage through to established initiatives are eligible, provided volunteers are involved. Award-winning initiatives also receive prize money.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>four-month advisory scholarship; prize money of \u20ac5,000 for the best initiatives<\/span><span>Deadline: next application phase expected May to July 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Prize<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/startsocial.de\/foerderung\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card\" data-ff_foerderart=\"grant\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-search=\"state subsidy for small and medium-sized enterprises senate department for labour, social affairs, equality, integration, diversity and anti-discrimination \/ zgs consult grant for berlin smes that hire long-term unemployed people, recipients of citizen&#x27;s benefit or marginally employed people in jobs subject to social insurance. a good fit for social enterprises that help people into work. grant social enterprise social startup growth \u20ac12,400 to \u20ac17,000 per permanent position rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zgs-consult.de\/arbeit\/landeszuschuss-fuer-kleine-und-mittlere-unternehmen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State Subsidy for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Senate Department for Labour, Social Affairs, Equality, Integration, Diversity and Anti-Discrimination \/ zgs consult<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Grant for Berlin SMEs that hire long-term unemployed people, recipients of citizen&#x27;s benefit or marginally employed people in jobs subject to social insurance. A good fit for social enterprises that help people into work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>\u20ac12,400 to \u20ac17,000 per permanent position<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Grant<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zgs-consult.de\/arbeit\/landeszuschuss-fuer-kleine-und-mittlere-unternehmen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"strengthening the social and solidarity economy - through networking and transfer verbund kooperatives wirtschaften - social solidarity economy germany e.v. programme by verbund kooperatives wirtschaften for public-benefit enterprises. workshops, short consultations and peer learning cover practical examples and social-ecological tools for solidarity-based business models. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise cooperative growth cooperation &amp; cooperatives berlin rolling, until 07\/2028\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kooperativ-wirtschaften.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strengthening the Social and Solidarity Economy - through Networking and Transfer<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Verbund Kooperatives Wirtschaften - Social Solidarity Economy Germany e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Programme by Verbund Kooperatives Wirtschaften for public-benefit enterprises. Workshops, short consultations and peer learning cover practical examples and social-ecological tools for solidarity-based business models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling, until 07\/2028<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Cooperative<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/kooperativ-wirtschaften.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"train4impact borderstep institut f\u00fcr innovation und nachhaltigkeit gemeinn\u00fctzige gmbh webinars, workshops and coaching by the borderstep institute for public-benefit start-up projects. participants learn to set impact goals, measure their impact and quantify their climate protection potential, for example as an argument for investors. advice &amp; coaching social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch impact &amp; esg berlin participation until 11\/2026\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.borderstep.de\/projekte\/train4impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Train4Impact<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Borderstep Institut f\u00fcr Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit Gemeinn\u00fctzige GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Webinars, workshops and coaching by the Borderstep Institute for public-benefit start-up projects. Participants learn to set impact goals, measure their impact and quantify their climate protection potential, for example as an argument for investors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: participation until 11\/2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.borderstep.de\/projekte\/train4impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup association-ggmbh\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"wandel wirksam gestalten (wawi) swapwork ug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) support programme by swapwork for organisations that want to become more public-benefit oriented and grow their impact. it combines workshops on the economy for the common good, support with the common good balance sheet and organisational development. participation is 85% funded, with an own contribution of 2,800 euros. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh growth impact &amp; esg berlin 85% funded, \u20ac2,800 own contribution rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swapwork.de\/wawi-programm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wandel wirksam gestalten (Wawi)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> swapwork UG (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Support programme by swapwork for organisations that want to become more public-benefit oriented and grow their impact. It combines workshops on the Economy for the Common Good, support with the Common Good Balance Sheet and organisational development. Participation is 85% funded, with an own contribution of 2,800 euros.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>85% funded, \u20ac2,800 own contribution<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.swapwork.de\/wawi-programm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"waves of change \u2013 advice on sustainable water and energy solutions for public-benefit enterprises boreal light gmbh advice and training by boreal light for public-benefit enterprises on sustainable water and energy solutions, such as solar-powered water treatment. participants develop practical approaches to implement their projects in a resource-efficient way. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise growth climate &amp; ecology germany-wide rolling, until 05\/2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boreallight.com\/projects\/template-kaa5j-xenb4-hm2md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waves of Change \u2013 Advice on Sustainable Water and Energy Solutions for Public-Benefit Enterprises<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Boreal Light GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Advice and training by Boreal Light for public-benefit enterprises on sustainable water and energy solutions, such as solar-powered water treatment. Participants develop practical approaches to implement their projects in a resource-efficient way.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling, until 05\/2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boreallight.com\/projects\/template-kaa5j-xenb4-hm2md\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup association-ggmbh\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"wirkungsbooster insights social impact ggmbh online series by social impact ggmbh on impact measurement: 90-minute insights with impact managers from social enterprises and ngos, plus small-group practice sessions to work on your own indicators and measurement plans. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh growth impact &amp; esg germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/socialimpact.eu\/social-entrepreneurship\/wirkungsbooster-insights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wirkungsbooster Insights<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Social Impact gGmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Online series by Social Impact gGmbH on impact measurement: 90-minute insights with impact managers from social enterprises and NGOs, plus small-group practice sessions to work on your own indicators and measurement plans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling (ESF+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Association\/gGmbH<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/socialimpact.eu\/social-entrepreneurship\/wirkungsbooster-insights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"seb-ff__card seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"zukunftsorte lab netzwerk zukunftsorte e.v. learning and advice platform by netzwerk zukunftsorte for anyone who wants to create spaces for public-benefit enterprises in rural and structurally weak regions, for example in vacant buildings. the platform lets you book offers and find suitable experts. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch growth housing &amp; neighbourhood germany-wide rolling, until 11\/2027\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zukunftsorte.land\/projekte\/zukunftsorte-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zukunftsorte Lab<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Netzwerk Zukunftsorte e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Learning and advice platform by Netzwerk Zukunftsorte for anyone who wants to create spaces for public-benefit enterprises in rural and structurally weak regions, for example in vacant buildings. The platform lets you book offers and find suitable experts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>Deadline: rolling, until 11\/2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-badges\"><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--nawi\">NaWi-funded<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge\">Advice &amp; Coaching<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social enterprise<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Social startup<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--zg\">Founders (pre-launch)<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Pre-launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Launch<\/span><span class=\"seb-ff__badge seb-ff__badge--phase\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/zukunftsorte.land\/projekte\/zukunftsorte-lab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View details<span aria-hidden=\"true\"> \u2192<\/span><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__empty\" hidden>No programme matches this selection. Reset individual filters or <a href=\"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>, we are happy to help.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__hint\">Looking for more funding? 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