{"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 keep the information up to date. Deadlines and conditions change regularly, though, 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>(42)<\/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>(2)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"grant\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Grant <small>(6)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"guarantee\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Guarantee <small>(1)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"loan\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Loan <small>(7)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"prize\" data-group=\"ff_foerderart\"><span>Prize <small>(3)<\/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>(14)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"cooperative\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Cooperative <small>(15)<\/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>(23)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"social-enterprise\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Social enterprise <small>(42)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"social-startup\" data-group=\"ff_zielgruppe\"><span>Social startup <small>(43)<\/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>(8)<\/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>(40)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"launch\" data-group=\"ff_phase\"><span>Launch <small>(42)<\/small><\/span><\/label>\n<label class=\"seb-ff__option\"><input type=\"checkbox\" value=\"pre-launch\" data-group=\"ff_phase\"><span>Pre-launch <small>(21)<\/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>(26)<\/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 seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-startup social-enterprise founders-pre-launch\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"ai ready dgh deutsche gr\u00fcnderhilfe ggmbh support offering under the esf+ programme &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27; (thematic area: technology &amp; ai). advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise founders (pre-launch) launch growth technology &amp; ai berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helferhilfe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Ready<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> DGH Deutsche Gr\u00fcnderhilfe gGmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Support offering under the ESF+ programme &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27; (thematic area: technology &amp; AI).<\/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--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.helferhilfe.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=\"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=\"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=\"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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 with a focus on democratic resilience and social stability, currently &#x27;resilience for critical infrastructure&#x27; (security, cyber, security of supply). scholarship advice &amp; coaching founders (pre-launch) social startup social enterprise pre-launch launch up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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 with a focus on democratic resilience and social stability, currently &#x27;Resilience for Critical Infrastructure&#x27; (security, cyber, security of supply).<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac2,500\/month, max. 12 months<\/span><span>Deadline: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 rolling applications (2nd funding call)\">\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: rolling applications (2nd funding call)<\/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 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=\"bgs \u2013 the support programme for common-good scaling swapwork ug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) the bgs \u2013 support programme for common-good scaling is run by swapwork, a berlin-based social enterprise whose mission is &#x27;from profit to impact&#x27;. swapwork provides strategic support to organisations on their path towards greater common-good orientation and helps non-profit organisations become operationally more effective through agile methods. core building blocks of its work are talks and workshops on the economy for the common good, support in preparing the common-good balance sheet, and organisational development along the common-good matrix. the support programme applies this approach to the targeted scaling of public-benefit ventures. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh growth impact &amp; esg berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.swapwork.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BGS \u2013 The Support Programme for Common-Good Scaling<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Swapwork UG (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The BGS \u2013 Support Programme for Common-Good Scaling is run by swapwork, a Berlin-based social enterprise whose mission is &#x27;from profit to impact&#x27;. swapwork provides strategic support to organisations on their path towards greater common-good orientation and helps non-profit organisations become operationally more effective through agile methods. Core building blocks of its work are talks and workshops on the economy for the common good, support in preparing the common-good balance sheet, and organisational development along the common-good matrix. The support programme applies this approach to the targeted scaling of public-benefit ventures.<\/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:\/\/www.swapwork.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=\"climaclub - regional climate clubs: together for sustainable innovation and climate protection klimabonus e.v. the &#x27;climaclub - regional climate clubs: together for sustainable innovation and climate protection&#x27; project by klimabonus e.v. centres on forming regional climate-protection business communities as its key instrument. the programme offers participants a platform for intensive networking in order to jointly develop and implement climate-friendly measures using innovative methods. as a concrete outcome, the actors benefit from realising direct, hands-on climate protection through these collaborations and from driving forward sustainable innovation in their region. a distinctive feature of this approach is its broad target group: the project networks not only small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) but also explicitly involves municipalities and private households across several german regions in the transition. 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.hier-wirken.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CLIMACLUB - Regional Climate Clubs: Together for Sustainable Innovation and Climate Protection<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Klimabonus e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The &#x27;CLIMACLUB - Regional Climate Clubs: Together for Sustainable Innovation and Climate Protection&#x27; project by Klimabonus e.V. centres on forming regional climate-protection business communities as its key instrument. The programme offers participants a platform for intensive networking in order to jointly develop and implement climate-friendly measures using innovative methods. As a concrete outcome, the actors benefit from realising direct, hands-on climate protection through these collaborations and from driving forward sustainable innovation in their region. A distinctive feature of this approach is its broad target group: the project networks not only small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) but also explicitly involves municipalities and private households across several German regions in the transition.<\/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.hier-wirken.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 civocracy&#x27;s &quot;kooperatives marketing f\u00fcr gemeinwohlorientierte unternehmen&quot; project gives social enterprises the opportunity to take part in five joint campaigns on five different everyday themes. for each campaign, eight to twelve participating companies pool their resources and communities to stand united behind a strong message. as a tangible outcome, participants benefit from a powerful collective leverage that motivates audiences to get involved through bottom-up participation, ultimately fostering lasting changes in society&#x27;s consumption habits. the available sources do not provide detailed information on how the collaboration and support are delivered in practice, such as the exact programme duration, the intensity of support or whether campaign planning takes place online, offline or in a hybrid form. a distinctive feature of this format is the collective approach of cooperative marketing, which deliberately creates synergies between several companies to achieve far-reaching social impact together. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup growth cooperation &amp; cooperatives berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civocracy.com\/de\" 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\">Civocracy&#x27;s &quot;Kooperatives Marketing f\u00fcr Gemeinwohlorientierte Unternehmen&quot; project gives social enterprises the opportunity to take part in five joint campaigns on five different everyday themes. For each campaign, eight to twelve participating companies pool their resources and communities to stand united behind a strong message. As a tangible outcome, participants benefit from a powerful collective leverage that motivates audiences to get involved through bottom-up participation, ultimately fostering lasting changes in society&#x27;s consumption habits. The available sources do not provide detailed information on how the collaboration and support are delivered in practice, such as the exact programme duration, the intensity of support or whether campaign planning takes place online, offline or in a hybrid form. A distinctive feature of this format is the collective approach of cooperative marketing, which deliberately creates synergies between several companies to achieve far-reaching social impact together.<\/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\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.civocracy.com\/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=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"educonnect: public-benefit entrepreneurship for impactful education bewirken ggmbh the &#x27;educonnect&#x27; project by bewirken ggmbh focuses specifically on the education sector, where it networks public-benefit enterprises. the offering aims to empower participants to bring about genuine change by jointly breaking down existing silos, creating transparency and strengthening collaboration. as a concrete outcome, the actors are to be enabled to drive forward a systemic transformation that ultimately establishes future-proof forms of learning in education. what makes this programme unique is its sector-specific focus on sustainable innovation and systemic change in the field of education. 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\">The &#x27;EduConnect&#x27; project by beWirken gGmbH focuses specifically on the education sector, where it networks public-benefit enterprises. The offering aims to empower participants to bring about genuine change by jointly breaking down existing silos, creating transparency and strengthening collaboration. As a concrete outcome, the actors are to be enabled to drive forward a systemic transformation that ultimately establishes future-proof forms of learning in education. What makes this programme unique is its sector-specific focus on sustainable innovation and systemic change in the field of education.<\/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 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 the &#x27;equinet&#x27; project by biwoc* rising aims to strengthen a diverse and inclusive ecosystem for social entrepreneurship, with the distinctive feature that the needs of marginalised founders are placed explicitly at the centre. to achieve this, the programme offers dedicated intersectional dei advice as its central measure and actively builds bridges between different actors. through this support, participants benefit from tailored guidance for their individual challenges as well as from strong networking within the diverse business landscape. 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:\/\/biwoc-rising.org\/equinet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EquiNet: Networks for a Diverse Ecosystem<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Biwoc* Rising<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The &#x27;EquiNet&#x27; project by BIWOC* Rising aims to strengthen a diverse and inclusive ecosystem for social entrepreneurship, with the distinctive feature that the needs of marginalised founders are placed explicitly at the centre. To achieve this, the programme offers dedicated intersectional DEI advice as its central measure and actively builds bridges between different actors. Through this support, participants benefit from tailored guidance for their individual challenges as well as from strong networking within the diverse business landscape.<\/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:\/\/biwoc-rising.org\/equinet\/\" 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\" 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. loan social startup social enterprise founders (pre-launch) solo self-employed cooperative 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.<\/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--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 the &#x27;founders bay accelerator&#x27; project by founders bay ug is aimed specifically at early-stage impact start-ups and stands out for its unique focus on rural regions away from the major cities. the programme offers founders a tailored support package consisting of individual one-on-one coaching, instructive masterclasses with top coaches and access to a far-reaching network of experts. the intensively supported programme phase runs for exactly six months and features a clear physical presence component through the provision of dedicated workspaces at locations such as r\u00fcgen, sylt and wismar, offering a retreat for focused work. as a concrete outcome, participants do not develop purely theoretical concepts but instead connect directly with decision-makers from the german mittelstand in order to develop real pilot projects and partnerships. through this targeted bridge-building, the start-ups can implement their sustainable solutions directly in practice and thereby make a significant contribution to life and business in rural areas. advice &amp; coaching social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch founding &amp; scaling germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\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\">The &#x27;Founders Bay Accelerator&#x27; project by Founders Bay UG is aimed specifically at early-stage impact start-ups and stands out for its unique focus on rural regions away from the major cities. The programme offers founders a tailored support package consisting of individual one-on-one coaching, instructive masterclasses with top coaches and access to a far-reaching network of experts. The intensively supported programme phase runs for exactly six months and features a clear physical presence component through the provision of dedicated workspaces at locations such as R\u00fcgen, Sylt and Wismar, offering a retreat for focused work. As a concrete outcome, participants do not develop purely theoretical concepts but instead connect directly with decision-makers from the German Mittelstand in order to develop real pilot projects and partnerships. Through this targeted bridge-building, the start-ups can implement their sustainable solutions directly in practice and thereby make a significant contribution to life and business in rural areas.<\/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:\/\/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 01.11.2026\">\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: 01.11.2026<\/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 ug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) the &#x27;generationenwohnen impuls \u2013 living sustainably together: multipliers for intergenerational housing projects&#x27; project by ingemeinschaft ug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) offers a digital matching platform as its central tool, along with accompanying advice, training and support with project implementation. this support is provided partly digitally via the platform. as a concrete outcome and direct benefit, participants find suitable housing partners through this networking in order to successfully launch intergenerational housing projects in direct collaboration with partner organisations. the distinctive feature of this offering lies in its unique social focus, as it specifically brings together older people with spare living space and young people looking for a new home. 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 UG (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The &#x27;GenerationenWohnen Impuls \u2013 Living Sustainably Together: Multipliers for Intergenerational Housing Projects&#x27; project by InGemeinschaft UG (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt) offers a digital matching platform as its central tool, along with accompanying advice, training and support with project implementation. This support is provided partly digitally via the platform. As a concrete outcome and direct benefit, participants find suitable housing partners through this networking in order to successfully launch intergenerational housing projects in direct collaboration with partner organisations. The distinctive feature of this offering lies in its unique social focus, as it specifically brings together older people with spare living space and young people looking for a new home.<\/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 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=\"go! learning &amp; advisory platform \u2013 for building hubs for public-benefit enterprises in structurally weak regions netzwerk zukunftsorte e.v. the &#x27;go! learning &amp; advisory platform&#x27; project by netzwerk zukunftsorte e.v. aims to build and pilot a central, germany-wide digital learning and advisory platform. the programme gives users the opportunity to book specifically curated offerings or to be referred directly to suitable experts. this support is provided primarily online via the platform. as a concrete benefit, participants acquire comprehensive skills to successfully build and operate climate-friendly hubs for public-benefit enterprises. a distinctive feature of this offering is its explicit focus on structurally weak and rural regions, where vacant properties are to be transformed into vibrant, common-good-oriented places to live and work. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch growth housing &amp; neighbourhood germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/zukunftsorte.land\/projekte\/go-plattform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GO! Learning &amp; Advisory Platform \u2013 for Building Hubs for Public-Benefit Enterprises in Structurally Weak Regions<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Netzwerk Zukunftsorte e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The &#x27;GO! Learning &amp; Advisory Platform&#x27; project by Netzwerk Zukunftsorte e.V. aims to build and pilot a central, Germany-wide digital learning and advisory platform. The programme gives users the opportunity to book specifically curated offerings or to be referred directly to suitable experts. This support is provided primarily online via the platform. As a concrete benefit, participants acquire comprehensive skills to successfully build and operate climate-friendly hubs for public-benefit enterprises. A distinctive feature of this offering is its explicit focus on structurally weak and rural regions, where vacant properties are to be transformed into vibrant, common-good-oriented places to live and work.<\/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\">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\/go-plattform\" 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 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=\"how to impact - sustainable strategies for social value golden box gmbh support offering under the esf+ programme &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27; (thematic area: climate &amp; ecology). advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup launch growth climate &amp; ecology germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golden-box.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Impact - Sustainable Strategies for Social Value<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Golden Box GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Support offering under the ESF+ programme &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27; (thematic area: climate &amp; ecology).<\/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:\/\/www.golden-box.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 social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"hybrid incubator for public-benefit start-ups and enterprises fivep eg the &quot;hybrider inkubator f\u00fcr gemeinwohlorientierte start-ups und unternehmen&quot; project run by fivep eg, also known as &quot;re:connect&quot;, supports organisations in their shift towards more regenerative and common-good-oriented business practices. the programme offers participants a combination of workshops, individual coaching and comprehensive process support. in terms of format, the approach is explicitly hybrid, with both in-person and online workshops on offer, although the sources do not specify the exact programme duration or intensity of support. as a tangible outcome, participating organisations strengthen their corporate culture and business models and undergo genuine transformation through the exchange of knowledge, experience and strong networks. a distinctive feature of this incubator is its clearly defined scale: the programme supports exactly 60 start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (smes) on their journey. advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise launch growth founding &amp; scaling berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fivep.org\/reconnect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hybrid incubator for public-benefit start-ups and enterprises<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Fivep eG<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The &quot;Hybrider Inkubator f\u00fcr gemeinwohlorientierte Start-ups und Unternehmen&quot; project run by fiveP eG, also known as &quot;re:connect&quot;, supports organisations in their shift towards more regenerative and common-good-oriented business practices. The programme offers participants a combination of workshops, individual coaching and comprehensive process support. In terms of format, the approach is explicitly hybrid, with both in-person and online workshops on offer, although the sources do not specify the exact programme duration or intensity of support. As a tangible outcome, participating organisations strengthen their corporate culture and business models and undergo genuine transformation through the exchange of knowledge, experience and strong networks. A distinctive feature of this incubator is its clearly defined scale: the programme supports exactly 60 start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on their journey.<\/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:\/\/www.fivep.org\/reconnect\/\" 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 kfw&#x27;s annual start-up competition with a total prize pool of \u20ac35,000, including 16 regional winners (\u20ac1,000 each), one national winner (an additional \u20ac9,000), an audience award and a special award for business succession (\u20ac5,000 each). companies headquartered in germany that were founded or taken over from 2021 onwards are eligible, including social enterprises. the 2026 award ceremony will take place on 4 november in berlin. prize social startup social enterprise cooperative launch growth \u20ac35,000 total prize money 01.07.2026\">\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\">KfW&#x27;s annual start-up competition with a total prize pool of \u20ac35,000, including 16 regional winners (\u20ac1,000 each), one national winner (an additional \u20ac9,000), an audience award and a special award for business succession (\u20ac5,000 each). Companies headquartered in Germany that were founded or taken over from 2021 onwards are eligible, including social enterprises. The 2026 award ceremony will take place on 4 November in Berlin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>\u20ac35,000 total prize money<\/span><span>Deadline: 01.07.2026<\/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 endeva&#x27;s &quot;komm:transform - kommunale transformation f\u00fcr die energiewende&quot; project specifically supports municipal energy partnerships between clean-tech smes and public utilities. the programme helps participating smes build key scaling and partnership capabilities. as a tangible outcome and central benefit, participants gain direct connections with energy providers, public administration and industry through municipal transformation projects. a distinctive feature of this project is therefore its clear thematic focus on the local energy transition and on bringing innovative companies together with the public sector. however, the available sources do not provide detailed information on the exact format, such as specific formats, programme duration, intensity of support, or whether the support is delivered primarily online, in a hybrid form or in person. 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\">Endeva&#x27;s &quot;Komm:Transform - Kommunale Transformation f\u00fcr die Energiewende&quot; project specifically supports municipal energy partnerships between clean-tech SMEs and public utilities. The programme helps participating SMEs build key scaling and partnership capabilities. As a tangible outcome and central benefit, participants gain direct connections with energy providers, public administration and industry through municipal transformation projects. A distinctive feature of this project is therefore its clear thematic focus on the local energy transition and on bringing innovative companies together with the public sector. However, the available sources do not provide detailed information on the exact format, such as specific formats, programme duration, intensity of support, or whether the support is delivered primarily online, in a hybrid form or in person.<\/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 platform coops eg&#x27;s &quot;lcoops digital +&quot; project aims to strategically build a far-reaching ecosystem of cooperatives and platform cooperatives, offering targeted advice and start-up support to this end. as a key tool, the participants use, among other things, a dedicated &quot;climate check-in&quot; to show participating organisations how they can act in a more climate-friendly way. the available sources do not indicate exactly how this support is delivered, i.e. whether the advice takes place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form, or what the exact duration or intensity of support is. as a tangible outcome, the public-benefit start-ups benefit from well-founded support during their launch phase and gain the knowledge they need to set up their business models cooperatively and sustainably. the most distinctive feature of this approach lies in its strong thematic focus on promoting alternative, cooperative forms of organisation and platform cooperatives in direct interplay with active climate protection. 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:\/\/platformcoop.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\">Platform Coops eG&#x27;s &quot;LCoops Digital +&quot; project aims to strategically build a far-reaching ecosystem of cooperatives and platform cooperatives, offering targeted advice and start-up support to this end. As a key tool, the participants use, among other things, a dedicated &quot;Climate Check-in&quot; to show participating organisations how they can act in a more climate-friendly way. The available sources do not indicate exactly how this support is delivered, i.e. whether the advice takes place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form, or what the exact duration or intensity of support is. As a tangible outcome, the public-benefit start-ups benefit from well-founded support during their launch phase and gain the knowledge they need to set up their business models cooperatively and sustainably. The most distinctive feature of this approach lies in its strong thematic focus on promoting alternative, cooperative forms of organisation and platform cooperatives in direct interplay with active climate protection.<\/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:\/\/platformcoop.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=\"solo-self-employed social-startup social-enterprise cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"mein mikrokredit (mikrokreditfonds deutschland) federal government (bmas\/bmwe) via accredited microfinance institutions small loans of up to \u20ac25,000 for start-ups and small businesses that do not have access to conventional bank loans. loans are issued through specialised microfinance institutions, often in several tranches, with terms of up to 48 months. the offer is aimed in particular at solo self-employed people and small businesses without standard bank collateral. loan solo self-employed social startup social enterprise cooperative launch growth up to \u20ac25,000 rolling\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundeswirtschaftsministerium.de\/Redaktion\/DE\/Artikel\/Mittelstand\/gruendungsfinanzierung-mikrokreditfonds.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mein Mikrokredit (Mikrokreditfonds Deutschland)<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Federal Government (BMAS\/BMWE) via accredited microfinance institutions<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Small loans of up to \u20ac25,000 for start-ups and small businesses that do not have access to conventional bank loans. Loans are issued through specialised microfinance institutions, often in several tranches, with terms of up to 48 months. The offer is aimed in particular at solo self-employed people and small businesses without standard bank collateral.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>up to \u20ac25,000<\/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\">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--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\/Artikel\/Mittelstand\/gruendungsfinanzierung-mikrokreditfonds.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-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) with around \u20ac115 million until 2029, this is the largest federal programme for public-benefit enterprises. social enterprises receive free advice, training, accelerator programmes and networking opportunities through funded project partners (accelerators, impact hubs, chambers, universities). participation in these offers is free of charge for companies and available nationwide. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh cooperative launch growth free advisory and qualification services rolling\">\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\">With around \u20ac115 million until 2029, this is the largest federal programme for public-benefit enterprises. Social enterprises receive free advice, training, accelerator programmes and networking opportunities through funded project partners (accelerators, impact hubs, chambers, universities). Participation in these offers is free of charge for companies and available nationwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>free advisory and qualification services<\/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 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\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"social-enterprise social-startup association-ggmbh cooperative\" data-ff_phase=\"launch growth\" data-search=\"nachhaltig wirken akademie gemeinwohlorientiert.com (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 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 (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\">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 impact hub berlin gmbh&#x27;s &quot;nawi - climate action accelerator&quot; project offers targeted coaching and mentoring specifically for start-ups in the field of climate protection. the support is delivered as a hybrid programme running for exactly three months. as a tangible benefit, participants gain direct access to a valuable network and essential entrepreneurial know-how. through this targeted support, founders can effectively strengthen their impact-oriented business models and successfully scale their innovative solutions to the climate crisis. a clear distinctive feature of this project is therefore its deep thematic focus on start-ups that actively address the climate crisis with their solutions. advice &amp; coaching social startup 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-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\">Impact Hub Berlin GmbH&#x27;s &quot;NaWi - Climate Action Accelerator&quot; project offers targeted coaching and mentoring specifically for start-ups in the field of climate protection. The support is delivered as a hybrid programme running for exactly three months. As a tangible benefit, participants gain direct access to a valuable network and essential entrepreneurial know-how. Through this targeted support, founders can effectively strengthen their impact-oriented business models and successfully scale their innovative solutions to the climate crisis. A clear distinctive feature of this project is therefore its deep thematic focus on start-ups that actively address the climate crisis with their solutions.<\/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--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-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 impact hub berlin gmbh&#x27;s &quot;nawi - climate action \u00f6kosystem&quot; project has the primary aim of promoting sustainable entrepreneurship and the transformation of our economy towards a healthier and more inclusive world. the programme offers participants a wide range of tools and formats for this purpose, including specific events, workshops, insightful trend reports and a digital learning platform. while the mention of the digital platform points to online-based elements, the available sources do not provide detailed information on the exact programme duration, the intensity of support, or whether events take place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form. as a tangible benefit and outcome, users gain in-depth knowledge (know-how), valuable inspiration for new innovations and wide-ranging opportunities for exchange and networking. the distinctive feature of this offer lies in its holistic design as an ecosystem, which not only supports organisations individually but specifically seeks to drive the major economic shift towards greater climate protection and inclusion in society. 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\/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\">Impact Hub Berlin GmbH&#x27;s &quot;NaWi - Climate Action \u00d6kosystem&quot; project has the primary aim of promoting sustainable entrepreneurship and the transformation of our economy towards a healthier and more inclusive world. The programme offers participants a wide range of tools and formats for this purpose, including specific events, workshops, insightful trend reports and a digital learning platform. While the mention of the digital platform points to online-based elements, the available sources do not provide detailed information on the exact programme duration, the intensity of support, or whether events take place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form. As a tangible benefit and outcome, users gain in-depth knowledge (know-how), valuable inspiration for new innovations and wide-ranging opportunities for exchange and networking. The distinctive feature of this offer lies in its holistic design as an ecosystem, which not only supports organisations individually but specifically seeks to drive the major economic shift towards greater climate protection and inclusion in society.<\/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\/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 call\">\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 call<\/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) m&amp;m consultants ug (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)&#x27;s &quot;nxt level accelerator&quot; project aims to provide the next generation of public-benefit enterprises with hands-on support in the areas of product development, sales, fundraising and impact. to this end, the programme offers a structured five-stage model that ranges methodically from drawing up a business plan through strategic start-up advice to growth support and b2b cold acquisition. the support is characterised by close, personal exchange and virtual advisory sessions, although the sources do not specify the exact programme duration or intensity of support. as a tangible result, participants achieve well-founded business growth and benefit directly from an established network of investors, banks and public funding bodies. a key distinctive feature of the programme is the fact that the advisory team itself consists of experienced serial founders, allowing it to support start-ups with particular empathy and as equals across all growth phases. advice &amp; coaching social startup social enterprise founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch growth climate &amp; ecology germany-wide 10% own contribution rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\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\">M&amp;M Consultants UG (haftungsbeschr\u00e4nkt)&#x27;s &quot;nxt level accelerator&quot; project aims to provide the next generation of public-benefit enterprises with hands-on support in the areas of product development, sales, fundraising and impact. To this end, the programme offers a structured five-stage model that ranges methodically from drawing up a business plan through strategic start-up advice to growth support and B2B cold acquisition. The support is characterised by close, personal exchange and virtual advisory sessions, although the sources do not specify the exact programme duration or intensity of support. As a tangible result, participants achieve well-founded business growth and benefit directly from an established network of investors, banks and public funding bodies. A key distinctive feature of the programme is the fact that the advisory team itself consists of experienced serial founders, allowing it to support start-ups with particular empathy and as equals across all growth phases.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>10% 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 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 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=\"pf2gu \u2013 platform for family-work balance and governance in public-benefit enterprises vaterwelten gmbh vaterwelten gmbh&#x27;s &quot;pf2gu \u2013 plattform f\u00fcr familienvereinbarkeit und governance in gemeinwohlorientierten unternehmen&quot; project strengthens public-benefit entrepreneurship through targeted digital information and advisory services. according to the sources, this support is provided exclusively through digital formats, although no detailed information is given on the exact programme duration or intensity of support. as a tangible benefit, participants receive practical advice and information to successfully embed work-family balance in their organisations. a key distinctive feature of this offer is its explicit focus on promoting active fatherhood and the targeted implementation of father-friendly measures in businesses. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup growth diversity &amp; inclusion germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/vaterwelten.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PF2GU \u2013 Platform for Family-Work Balance and Governance in Public-Benefit Enterprises<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Vaterwelten GmbH<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Vaterwelten GmbH&#x27;s &quot;PF2GU \u2013 Plattform f\u00fcr Familienvereinbarkeit und Governance in gemeinwohlorientierten Unternehmen&quot; project strengthens public-benefit entrepreneurship through targeted digital information and advisory services. According to the sources, this support is provided exclusively through digital formats, although no detailed information is given on the exact programme duration or intensity of support. As a tangible benefit, participants receive practical advice and information to successfully embed work-family balance in their organisations. A key distinctive feature of this offer is its explicit focus on promoting active fatherhood and the targeted implementation of father-friendly measures in businesses.<\/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\">Growth<\/span><\/div>\n<a class=\"seb-ff__card-link\" href=\"https:\/\/vaterwelten.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=\"platform &#x27;transparency, analysis and competence for developing the ecosystem for public-benefit entrepreneurship&#x27; bundesverband impact investing e.v. the initiative serves to develop an ecosystem for impact investing in the dach region and europe. it aims to raise awareness of sustainable investing, build knowledge and skills in the sector and prevent impact-washing. by promoting the mobilisation of capital towards regenerative economic practices, ecological limits are respected and social standards are upheld. the platform acts as a multi-stakeholder initiative to strategically shape the legal, political and social framework. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise growth impact &amp; esg berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bvii.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platform &#x27;Transparency, Analysis and Competence for Developing the Ecosystem for Public-Benefit Entrepreneurship&#x27;<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Bundesverband Impact Investing e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">The initiative serves to develop an ecosystem for impact investing in the DACH region and Europe. It aims to raise awareness of sustainable investing, build knowledge and skills in the sector and prevent impact-washing. By promoting the mobilisation of capital towards regenerative economic practices, ecological limits are respected and social standards are upheld. The platform acts as a multi-stakeholder initiative to strategically shape the legal, political and social framework.<\/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:\/\/bvii.org\/\" 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=\"platform for transparency, analysis and competence bundesinitiative impact investing e.v. bundesinitiative impact investing e.v.&#x27;s &quot;plattform transparenz, analyse und kompetenz&quot; project aims to support the social-ecological transformation specifically through the impact investing approach. for participants, the offer includes specific market studies, illustrative case studies, a range of educational offerings and a purpose-built digital knowledge platform. in terms of format and duration, the project is designed for the long term, running from 2024 to 2027, although the sources provide no exact information on the intensity of support or on any in-person formats alongside the digital platform. as a tangible benefit, participants gain from a consolidated transfer of knowledge that enables them to drive sustainable change through impact-oriented investments. a key distinctive feature of this programme is its wide geographical reach, as it explicitly addresses stakeholders not only in germany but across europe and even beyond. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise growth impact &amp; esg germany-wide rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bundesinitiative-impact-investing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Platform for Transparency, Analysis and Competence<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Bundesinitiative Impact Investing e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">Bundesinitiative Impact Investing e.V.&#x27;s &quot;Plattform Transparenz, Analyse und Kompetenz&quot; project aims to support the social-ecological transformation specifically through the impact investing approach. For participants, the offer includes specific market studies, illustrative case studies, a range of educational offerings and a purpose-built digital knowledge platform. In terms of format and duration, the project is designed for the long term, running from 2024 to 2027, although the sources provide no exact information on the intensity of support or on any in-person formats alongside the digital platform. As a tangible benefit, participants gain from a consolidated transfer of knowledge that enables them to drive sustainable change through impact-oriented investments. A key distinctive feature of this programme is its wide geographical reach, as it explicitly addresses stakeholders not only in Germany but across Europe and even beyond.<\/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:\/\/bundesinitiative-impact-investing.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=\"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-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 through its &quot;ready for impact-linked finance: better terms for better impact&quot; programme, roots of impact gmbh helps social enterprises develop their impact measurement and management and get ready for innovative impact-oriented forms of finance. the focus is on impact-linked finance (ilf), a financing approach that links social or ecological impact with financial incentives and can secure better financing terms for companies that demonstrably achieve impact. through its social finance academy, roots of impact supports participants step by step: from an analysis of their ilf potential and practical online bootcamps to develop their impact measurement and management, through to individual coaching for companies with concrete financing plans. participants learn to measure, manage and credibly communicate their impact systematically. in doing so, they strengthen their financing readiness and create the conditions to make better use of impact-oriented financing offers, including impact-linked finance. the distinctive feature of the programme lies in the connection between impact measurement and management and concrete financing prospects. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup growth financing &amp; investment germany-wide \u20ac0 rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\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\">Through its &quot;Ready for Impact-Linked Finance: Better Terms for Better Impact&quot; programme, Roots of Impact GmbH helps social enterprises develop their impact measurement and management and get ready for innovative impact-oriented forms of finance. The focus is on impact-linked finance (ILF), a financing approach that links social or ecological impact with financial incentives and can secure better financing terms for companies that demonstrably achieve impact. Through its Social Finance Academy, Roots of Impact supports participants step by step: from an analysis of their ILF potential and practical online bootcamps to develop their impact measurement and management, through to individual coaching for companies with concrete financing plans. Participants learn to measure, manage and credibly communicate their impact systematically. In doing so, they strengthen their financing readiness and create the conditions to make better use of impact-oriented financing offers, including impact-linked finance. The distinctive feature of the programme lies in the connection between impact measurement and management and concrete financing prospects.<\/p>\n<div class=\"seb-ff__card-facts\"><span>\u20ac0<\/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--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\" data-ff_phase=\"growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"sogut (social, public-benefit and transformation-capable): re-use sustainably strengthens the circular economy re-use deutschland e.v. (formerly wir e.v.) re-use deutschland e.v.&#x27;s &quot;sogut&quot; project offers second-hand businesses a targeted support programme made up of hands-on advice, training on motivation and leadership, and the targeted optimisation of sales floors, marketing, hr and financial strategies. this support is provided by experienced experts through completely free, individual guidance. the available sources do not, however, provide exact information on the precise programme duration, the intensity of support or whether it is delivered in purely online, in-person or hybrid formats for this specific funding programme. as a direct benefit, participating companies in the circular economy sector gain significantly higher revenue potential, greater economic stability and far-reaching planning and future security. a key distinctive feature of this offer is its narrow sector focus: as an umbrella brand, it specifically supports second-hand businesses and used-goods stores in avoiding waste and firmly embedding the sustainable trend towards reusing goods in the mainstream of society. 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 (Social, Public-Benefit and Transformation-Capable): Re-Use Sustainably 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\">Re-Use Deutschland e.V.&#x27;s &quot;SOGUT&quot; project offers second-hand businesses a targeted support programme made up of hands-on advice, training on motivation and leadership, and the targeted optimisation of sales floors, marketing, HR and financial strategies. This support is provided by experienced experts through completely free, individual guidance. The available sources do not, however, provide exact information on the precise programme duration, the intensity of support or whether it is delivered in purely online, in-person or hybrid formats for this specific funding programme. As a direct benefit, participating companies in the circular economy sector gain significantly higher revenue potential, greater economic stability and far-reaching planning and future security. A key distinctive feature of this offer is its narrow sector focus: as an umbrella brand, it specifically supports second-hand businesses and used-goods stores in avoiding waste and firmly embedding the sustainable trend towards reusing goods in the mainstream of society.<\/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 seb-ff__card--nawi\" data-ff_foerderart=\"advice-coaching\" data-ff_zielgruppe=\"association-ggmbh social-enterprise\" data-ff_phase=\"pre-launch launch\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"spread the spirit - winning new players for sustainability deutscher parit\u00e4tischer wohlfahrtsverband - gesamtverband e.v. a support offering from the esf+ programme &quot;nachhaltig wirken&quot; (thematic area: climate and ecology). advice &amp; coaching association\/ggmbh social enterprise pre-launch launch climate &amp; ecology berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\n<h3 class=\"seb-ff__card-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.der-paritaetische.de\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spread the spirit - winning new players for sustainability<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-meta\"><strong>Funder:<\/strong> Deutscher Parit\u00e4tischer Wohlfahrtsverband - Gesamtverband e.V.<\/p>\n<p class=\"seb-ff__card-text\">A support offering from the ESF+ programme &quot;nachhaltig wirken&quot; (thematic area: climate and ecology).<\/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\">Association\/gGmbH<\/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.der-paritaetische.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=\"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\" 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-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 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\">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 10.07.2026\">\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: 10.07.2026<\/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 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. the &quot;soziale solidarische \u00f6konomie st\u00e4rken - durch vernetzung und transfer&quot; project run by verbund kooperatives wirtschaften - social solidarity economy germany e.v. offers public-benefit enterprises targeted support through networking, know-how transfer and the sharing of practical examples and social-ecological tools. methodologically, the programme relies on workshops, individual short advisory sessions and collaborative peer-learning formats for this exchange. however, the available sources do not provide detailed information on whether this support is delivered primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form, nor do they specify the exact programme duration or intensity of support. as a tangible outcome, participants gain the knowledge and support they need to successfully develop their own sustainable and socially solidary business models. the distinctive feature of this offer lies in its dedicated focus on strengthening the social and solidarity economy through the immediate applicability of proven practices and specific social-ecological tools. advice &amp; coaching social enterprise cooperative growth cooperation &amp; cooperatives berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\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\">The &quot;Soziale Solidarische \u00d6konomie st\u00e4rken - durch Vernetzung und Transfer&quot; project run by Verbund Kooperatives Wirtschaften - Social Solidarity Economy Germany e.V. offers public-benefit enterprises targeted support through networking, know-how transfer and the sharing of practical examples and social-ecological tools. Methodologically, the programme relies on workshops, individual short advisory sessions and collaborative peer-learning formats for this exchange. However, the available sources do not provide detailed information on whether this support is delivered primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form, nor do they specify the exact programme duration or intensity of support. As a tangible outcome, participants gain the knowledge and support they need to successfully develop their own sustainable and socially solidary business models. The distinctive feature of this offer lies in its dedicated focus on strengthening the social and solidarity economy through the immediate applicability of proven practices and specific social-ecological tools.<\/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\">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 the borderstep institute for innovation and sustainability&#x27;s &quot;train4impact&quot; project offers public-benefit start-up projects and start-ups targeted support through webinars, workshops and coaching. participants learn concrete methods for setting clear impact goals, measuring their actual social impact and quantifying their own climate protection potential. as a tangible outcome and particular benefit of the programme, participating companies can then use this robust data directly to convince potential investors of their venture. the available sources do not, however, provide detailed information on the exact programme duration, the intensity of support, or whether the formats besides the webinars take place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form. advice &amp; coaching social startup founders (pre-launch) pre-launch launch impact &amp; esg berlin rolling (esf+ &#x27;nachhaltig wirken&#x27;)\">\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\">The Borderstep Institute for Innovation and Sustainability&#x27;s &quot;Train4Impact&quot; project offers public-benefit start-up projects and start-ups targeted support through webinars, workshops and coaching. Participants learn concrete methods for setting clear impact goals, measuring their actual social impact and quantifying their own climate protection potential. As a tangible outcome and particular benefit of the programme, participating companies can then use this robust data directly to convince potential investors of their venture. The available sources do not, however, provide detailed information on the exact programme duration, the intensity of support, or whether the formats besides the webinars take place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form.<\/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:\/\/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\" 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 boreal light gmbh&#x27;s &quot;waves of change&quot; project offers public-benefit enterprises specific advice and training focused entirely on the use of sustainable water and energy solutions. through this targeted support, participants learn in concrete terms how to deliver their own business projects in a climate-effective and resource-efficient way. as a tangible outcome and distinctive feature of the programme, organisations develop practical approaches to implementing efficiency solutions, such as the use of solar-powered water treatment. the available sources do not, however, provide detailed information on how the support is delivered in practice, such as the exact programme duration, the intensity of support or whether the formats take place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form. 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.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\">Boreal Light GmbH&#x27;s &quot;Waves of Change&quot; project offers public-benefit enterprises specific advice and training focused entirely on the use of sustainable water and energy solutions. Through this targeted support, participants learn in concrete terms how to deliver their own business projects in a climate-effective and resource-efficient way. As a tangible outcome and distinctive feature of the programme, organisations develop practical approaches to implementing efficiency solutions, such as the use of solar-powered water treatment. The available sources do not, however, provide detailed information on how the support is delivered in practice, such as the exact programme duration, the intensity of support or whether the formats take place primarily online, in person or in a hybrid form.<\/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.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=\"launch growth\" data-ff_nawi=\"nawi\" data-search=\"wirkungsbooster insights social impact ggmbh wirkungsbooster insights is an online lecture and exchange series run by social impact&#x27;s impact community. the focus is on hands-on insights from experienced impact managers at social enterprises, ngos and non-profit organisations: from the initial theory of change and suitable indicators through to measurement methods, data collection and the question of how results can be used for decision-making. each insight lasts 90 minutes and combines expert input with practical examples, reflection questions and exchange. in addition, there are two-hour practice checks in small groups, in which participants develop their own indicators, measurement plans and challenges together with an impact manager and peers. recordings and materials from past insights are available to registered members of the impact community in the wirkungsbooster archive. overview of upcoming dates: https:\/\/socialimpact.eu\/social-entrepreneurship\/wirkungsbooster-insights advice &amp; coaching social enterprise social startup association\/ggmbh launch 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\">Wirkungsbooster Insights is an online lecture and exchange series run by Social Impact&#x27;s Impact Community. The focus is on hands-on insights from experienced impact managers at social enterprises, NGOs and non-profit organisations: from the initial theory of change and suitable indicators through to measurement methods, data collection and the question of how results can be used for decision-making. Each Insight lasts 90 minutes and combines expert input with practical examples, reflection questions and exchange. In addition, there are two-hour practice checks in small groups, in which participants develop their own indicators, measurement plans and challenges together with an impact manager and peers. Recordings and materials from past Insights are available to registered members of the Impact Community in the Wirkungsbooster archive. Overview of upcoming dates: https:\/\/socialimpact.eu\/social-entrepreneurship\/wirkungsbooster-insights<\/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\">Launch<\/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<\/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? The Germany-wide <a href=\"https:\/\/gruenderplattform.de\/finanzierung-und-foerderung\/finanzierung-finden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gr\u00fcnderplattform: Finanzieren &amp; F\u00f6rdern<\/a> lists further financing and funding options beyond Berlin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"wp-custom-template-f-rderfinder","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_locale":"en_GB","_original_post":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/?page_id=3222","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3225","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","en-GB"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3225","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3225"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3225\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3226,"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3225\/revisions\/3226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/socialeconomy.berlin\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3225"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}