greenCHEM Innovate! Program

About

The greenCHEM Innovate! Program offers a unique opportunity for early-stage entrepreneurs and inventors in the field of green chemistry to receive financial support, mentorship, and resources while committing to a full-time presence in Berlin for 12 months, fostering innovation and sustainable technology development.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Monthly stipend of €2,500 for Master's participants and €3,000 for PhD participants, with a maximum of €40,000 development funding per team
• 🏢 Office Space
• Access to free laboratory facilities
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Guidance from mentors and innovation directors throughout the program
• 🏠 Housing Support
• Assistance with housing and German visa support
• 🚫 IP Rights
• No claims on intellectual property from the program
• 🌱 Innovation Resources
• Access to resources for innovation in green chemistry and sustainable technologies

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Participants must commit to full-time presence in Berlin, Germany for the duration of the program (12 months)
• 💼 Business Stage
• Open to individuals or international teams who are early-stage entrepreneurs or inventors without patents or utilizing patents
• 🚫 Company Status
• Established companies or institutions are not eligible to apply
• 🌐 Track Requirements
• Must fit into one of three tracks: entrepreneurs without patents, inventors of unused patents, or entrepreneurial inventors
• 👥 Team Composition
• No age, nationality, or background restrictions for participants

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Must participate in the program in Berlin for 12 months
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Full-time commitment required for the duration of the program
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Participants may need to present their projects at various stages of the program
• 💵 Application Fee
• No application fee mentioned, but commitment to the program is required

Target Region

Open to international participants willing to relocate to Berlin, Germany

Target Sector

Focused on green chemistry and sustainable technology innovations