EXIST Start-up Funding Program

About

The EXIST Start-up Funding Program, organized by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, provides financial support to university and research institution start-up teams, facilitating the market transformation of research results. The program has recently undergone a digital transformation, simplifying the application process and reducing the required documentation, thereby enhancing efficiency in funding support. This opportunity is particularly suited for research-based start-ups in Germany, especially in Bavaria, and aims to lower the complexity and waiting time associated with early-stage financing. Detailed application guidelines and eligibility criteria can be found on the official website www.exist.de.

Benefits

• Reduced administrative burden and time costs for funding applications
• Fully digital application, approval, and notification process
• Access to IP trading database for obtaining patents and intellectual property from universities
• Enhanced ability for start-up teams to assess IP value and negotiate with investors

Eligibility Criteria

• Targeted at university and research institution start-up teams
• Focus on knowledge-intensive, research-based innovative start-ups
• Primarily for projects in Germany, especially in Bavaria