In addition to funding opportunities such as the EXIST start-up grant and EXIST research transfer, women also have the opportunity to take advantage of funding through "EXIST-Women" (EWo-BTU).

The EXIST-Women program is aimed at female graduates, scientists, students and women with vocational training related to a university with or without a start-up idea.

The funding offer consists of further training measures, mentoring, networking opportunities and an optional scholarship.

Here you will find a summary of the most important information:

Who is EXIST-Women at BTU aimed at?

• To graduates (the degree can also be more than 5 years old), scientists, students (Bachelor's degree or ≥ 50% of the coursework completed) and women with vocational training and a connection to the university who are interested in the topic of start-ups and want to take part in a 12-month qualification.
• Participation is also possible while studying or working.
• A concrete start-up idea can, but does not have to be present.
• Funding is also available for ideas that are not based on knowledge or research
• Women supported by federal or state start-up funding are not eligible for funding

What does EXIST-Women at BTU offer me?

• Participation in a 12-month qualification program for business start-ups
• Individual coaching by the university's start-up network
• entrepreneurial support from a mentor
• nationwide network of female founders
• One-off funding of €2,000 (e.g. for coaching, travel expenses and validation of your start-up idea)
• Optional 3-month scholarship if you have no income or work max. 20 h/week 1,000 - 3,000 €/month (depending on qualifications) + child allowance

What are my obligations as a participant?

• Participation in the seminar for female founders, in the events of the start-up network and the female founders' forums, in the individual advice and in the exchange with the mentor
• EXIST-Women is a measure to sensitize and qualify women to start-ups.There is no obligation to start a business. Presentation of the start-up idea and the results developed in a concise one-pager at the end of the funding period
• If you set up a company during the 12-month qualification phase or during subsequent start-up support - great. But if you want to take more time with the start-up, that's also okay, because entrepreneurial spirit is needed everywhere!

What documents are required for the application?

• Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae
• Overview of grades or degree certificate
• If you have an idea: brief description of the idea (max. 1 page)

Documents can be submitted in German or English.

When do the application documents have to be submitted?

The documents must be submitted digitally by 15.01.2025 to gruendungsservice@b-tu.de. Please contact us for further information.