Turn your idea into reality with the benefits of the CODE community!

Why BSS @ CODE?

CODE was founded with the vision to empower digital pioneers to explore technology and challenge problems unconstrained by traditional learning concepts. Being embedded into the vibrant network of Berlin’s digital economy it provides perfect conditions for like minded people to create something awesome. The Berliner Startup Stipendium is a great addition in providing founders with support and guidance on their way to become a successful entrepreneur.

What do we offer?

The Berliner Startup Stipendium @ CODE is a pre-seed startup program in English, funded by the European Social Fund and the State of Berlin in equal parts. Our 7-month accelerator program is designed to help early-stage projects test their idea and business model, build or finalize a minimum viable product, and successfully launch their business. We want to foster digital entrepreneurship and help you turn your ideas into reality.

  • Financial support

    Stipend of up to 2.000 € per month/participant

  • Infrastructural support

    Full membership of Factory Berlin for the duration of the program

  • Learning from domain experts

    Regular workshops, talks, expert drop-ins and coaching sessions

  • Network

    Access to CODE’s broad network of investors and mentors

  • Setup

    Fully remote until further notice

Who can apply?

  • Single founders or teams (preferred)
  • Founders based, officially registered and planning to stay in Berlin
  • Not yet incorporated (the date of your “Gewerbeanmeldung” must not be older than 3 months prior to your application) or commercially active and at the very beginning of the startup process
  • You and your team members must have never received state funds or private financial support of any kind to support a project/startup you were involved in (including EXIST)
  • You and your team members have to commit to working full time (40 hours/week) on your project and complete the entire program over its duration (7 months).
  • Attendance to certain workshops/sessions is mandatory
  • You and all your team members should have already at least obtained a bachelor’s degree and should not currently be enrolled (individual exceptions might be possible)
  • If you or your team members have a non-EU passport, your German residence permit must allow self-employed occupation

How can I apply?

Sorry, but an application is no longer possible. The participants of Batch#2 already started turning their idea into reality. Unfortunately this is also the last time CODE is offering the Berliner Startup Stipendium.

Timeline

  • Application deadline: April 26, 2021
  • Notification of shortlisted candidates: April 30, 2021
  • Interviews (selection weeks): May 3 – 13, 2021 (exact date tbd)
  • Nomination participants: May 14/17, 2021
  • Graduation (Demo Day) Batch#1: May 28, 2021
  • Kick-off Event: June 1, 2021
  • Graduation (Demo Day) Batch#2: December 17, 2021

Participants Batch#2

These are the projects of our second cohort:

Participants Batch#1

These are the projects of our first cohort:

Contact Information
If you want to talk about the Berliner Startup Stipendium @ CODE, please reach out to us:

This program is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and the State of Berlin in equal parts.