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

• Participants must commit to full-time presence in Berlin, Germany for the duration of the program (12 months)
• Open to individuals or international teams who are early-stage entrepreneurs or inventors without patents or utilizing patents
• Established companies or institutions are not eligible to apply
• Must fit into one of three tracks: entrepreneurs without patents, inventors of unused patents, or entrepreneurial inventors
• No age, nationality, or background restrictions for participants

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in the program in Berlin for 12 months
• Full-time commitment required for the duration of the program
• Participants may need to present their projects at various stages of the program
• 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