Applications open for the Berlin Startup Scholarship by Science & Startups!

Application deadline: August 3, 2026

 

With the Berlin Startup Scholarship, Science & Startups supports founding teams who want to turn innovative, science- or technology-based ideas into scalable business models.

The new Batch III focuses on the resilience of critical infrastructures, including areas such as:

  • Energy systems — smart grids, grid stability, renewable integration
  • Cybersecurity & OT/IT security for critical systems
  • Water, waste and public utility infrastructure
  • Communications and digital control systems
  • Transport & logistics resilience
  • Health supply chains and emergency services
  • AI-based monitoring, risk detection and early warning systems

What the program offers:

  • €2,500 scholarship per person per month
  • 12 months of funding
  • Mentoring, workshops, and one-on-one coaching
  • Access to university laboratories, prototyping facilities, and research infrastructure
  • Integration into the Science & Startups and JUNI innovation ecosystem

The “Berlin Startup Scholarship – Science & Startups for Democratic Resilience” is funded by the European Union and the State of Berlin through the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+).

Join the information session on July 21 to learn everything about Batch III.

Further information