Grants
Grants & Funding—We'll Show You How It Works
You have the idea—we’ll help you with the financing
The question “How do I finance my startup?” is one of the most important questions of all. And that’s exactly where we come in: We provide targeted coaching on suitable grant programs, financing models, and scholarships—tailored to you, your idea, and your startup status.
In doing so, we support you with, among other things:
- selecting suitable funding options
- the application process
- creating your business plan
- connecting you with our networks of financing experts
Grant Programs & Funding Opportunities
Here you’ll find a selection of funding opportunities for which we can provide you with personalized advice:
KickStart@FH | Up to €7,500 in in-kind funding for early-stage startup ideas directly from the university—e.g., for validating prototypes.
exist Women OWL | Federal funding specifically for women interested in starting a business in the early stages of idea development—with personalized guidance, training opportunities, and financial support.
Startup Grant NRW| €1,200 per month for up to one year—for individual founders and teams in the startup phase of innovative ideas.
EXIST Startup Grant | Federal funding to prepare technology-oriented and knowledge-based startups.
START-UP transfer.NRW | NRW funding for the transfer of ideas from research into commercial applications.
EXIST Research Transfer | For research-based spin-offs requiring significant development effort—funding in two phases.
WIPANO Funding | Supports the patenting and commercial exploitation of research results.
Scale-up.NRW | Support for high-growth startups through coaching, financing, and access to international markets.