The scholarship is a non-repayable, personal grant to cover living expenses. It is aimed at founders with a connection to Wiesbaden—whether through residence, studies, existing business registration, or concrete plans to start a business in the city.

Support is provided for innovative startups and new ideas, products, or services from all industries.

• Novel, innovative, and/or technology-oriented business ideas, products, processes, or services
• A concrete and mature business idea
• A viable business model with the goal of long-term success and headquarters in Wiesbaden
• At the time of application, the company must not have been established for more than three years after registration

After a preliminary selection process, suitable applicants will be invited to present their business idea or start-up in person to a jury in Wiesbaden.

• Personality and motivation of the founder or founding team
• Degree of innovation of the business idea
• Feasibility and economic potential
• Customer benefits and market demand
• Target market, industry, and competitive situation
• Number of existing or planned employees
• Sustainability for the Wiesbaden location, in particular long-term establishment
• Time and business plan: The start of business operations must – if not already done – be implemented in a realistic and comprehensible manner within the twelve-month funding period.

• Application form
• Business plan (including financing and milestone planning)
• De minimis declaration 
• GDPR consent