Female Founder Programm 2026

Do you want to further develop and test your business idea and exchange ideas with other female founders? We support you on your path into entrepreneurship. Apply now and become part of the SCIDEA Women Community.

SCIDEA Women 2026

Our Female Founder Program supports women on their path into entrepreneurship - with individual guidance, targeted exchange formats, comprehensive mentoring support, hands-on workshops, in-depth assistance in developing your business case, funding advisory services, and much more.

Through funding provided by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) within the exist Women program, participants may qualify for a three-month scholarship of up to € 3000 per month as well as up to € 2000 in material funding to accelerate the development and market readiness of their venture. This financial support creates the space to focus fully on building and validating the business.

What to expect

Endividual startup guidance

comprehensive support for the development of your business idea

Extensive qualification opportunities

founder skills, business model development, pitch training, and more

Mentoring, events and networks

access to experienced mentors and a strong professional network

Scholarships and material funding

enabling you to fully focus on building your venture

Do you have any questions?

Stefanie Zillessen

Gründungsbegleitung

Startup consulting (business planning & organizational development, product, marketing & brand), workshops & coaching, development of a startup support framework.

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