Funding for your idea

The exist Startup Grant, a funding programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), supports students, graduates and researchers in developing an innovative, science-based startup idea into a viable business model and preparing to launch their startup.

The application is submitted through the university or research institution where the startup team is based. At MLU, we support you in preparing your proposal and throughout the application process.

Funding at a glance

• Funding starts before the company is founded
• 12 months of funding
• Up to € 3,000 per month for up to three founders
• A total budget of € 35,000 for materials and coaching
• Coaching through a startup network
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ego.-Gründungstransfer, a funding programme of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, supports innovative technology- and knowledge-based startup projects at universities in Saxony-Anhalt before the company is founded. Funding supports development work and preparations for launching the startup within the university.

The application is submitted through the university or research institution where the startup team is based. At MLU, we support you in preparing your proposal and throughout the application process.

Funding at a glance

• Funding for the pre-startup phase
• Up to € 200,000 per project
• Personnel costs for up to three team members
• Project-related expenses
• Coaching
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ego.-START, a funding programme of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, supports founders in Saxony-Anhalt on their path to self-employment and also provides funding for business succession. Innovative technology- or knowledge-based startup projects can receive financial support through startup grants and coaching.

Applications are submitted directly to Investitionsbank Sachsen-Anhalt. We can help you assess whether the programme is a good fit for your project before you apply.

Funding at a glance

• Startup grant: € 2,000 per month for up to 18 months
• Coaching: up to € 5,400
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exist Research Transfer, a funding programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), is designed for particularly development-intensive DeepTech projects emerging from research. It supports projects from Proof of Principle through the development of a market-ready prototype and a viable business model to launching a company.

The application for Funding Phase I is submitted through the university. Contact us early on – we support you in preparing your proposal and throughout the application process.

Startup funding at a glance

• Phase I: up to €250,000 for project expenses such as equipment, materials, intellectual property rights and coaching
• Phase II: up to €180,000 in funding
• Personnel costs for up to three research positions and one position with business or entrepreneurial expertise
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GO-Bio initial, a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), supports early-stage commercialisation ideas emerging from life sciences research. The programme gives researchers the opportunity to explore the potential of their idea, identify possible pathways to application and further develop the scientific and technical foundations for future use or a startup.

The application is submitted through the university. Contact us early on – we support you in preparing your proposal and throughout the application process.

Funding at a glance

• Exploratory phase: up to 12 months, with funding of up to €100,000
• Feasibility phase: up to 24 months, with funding of up to €500,000 for individual projects or €1 million for collaborative projects
• Two-stage application process: project outlines can usually be submitted by 15 February each year
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GO-Bio next, a funding initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), supports startup teams in the life sciences in developing innovative research approaches with high commercialisation potential towards a successful spin-off. The programme is particularly aimed at projects that involve long development timelines, substantial funding needs and high development risks.

In Funding Phase I, the project remains based at the university or research institution and the application is submitted through that institution. Contact us early on. After the spin-off, the company is eligible to apply for Funding Phase II.

Funding at a glance 

• Funding Phase I: up to 3 years, further development of the Proof of Concept and preparation for the spin-off
  Funding Phase II: up to 3 years, further R and D within the newly founded company and preparation for market entry
• Phase I application: through the university or research institution
• Phase II application: by the newly founded technology-oriented company
• Submission deadlines: project outlines can be submitted by 15 March and 15 September each year
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exist Women, a funding programme of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), supports women interested in entrepreneurship in developing their first startup ideas and exploring their entrepreneurial potential. The programme is co-financed by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF Plus). Training, mentoring and networking opportunities provide space to prepare for the next steps towards starting a business.

At MLU, we implement exist Women through our SCIDEA Women programme. Applications to participate are submitted directly to us, so make sure to check the dates for the next application period early on.

Funding at a glane 

• Up to 10 months of training, mentoring and networking
• €2,000 for project-related expenses
• For selected participants: a scholarship of up to €3,000 per month for a maximum of three months, depending on individual status
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