GründungsBONUS

GründungsBONUS is a German grant program backed by Investitionsbank Berlin that provides up to €50,000 in funding, covering 50% of operational costs for technology, digital, creative, or sustainable startups in their first two years. The program targets early-stage companies incorporated less than 12 months prior to application and headquartered or operating in Berlin. This non-dilutive grant funding helps SMEs and startups manage initial operational expenses during their critical early growth phase.

Backed by Investitionsbank Berlin, GründungsBONUS is a grant funding scheme which helps fund SMEs and startups cover the costs incurred in their first 2 years of operation.

The grant offers funding for 50% of startups costs up to €50,000 maximum.

In order to be eligible for the grant your startup must:

Be incorporated less than 12 months at the time of application
Be operating within a technological, digital, creative or sustainable industry
Must have its business headquartered and/or operate in Berlin for at least 3 years after the last payment of the grant has been made