Wiesbaden start-up prize "StartAward"
The StartAward is the start-up prize of the state capital Wiesbaden. It is aimed at courageous founders with innovative and novel ideas. In addition to prize money, there is support through visibility and access to a strong start-up network.
The four steps to the award
- Starting now: start registration and never miss any news
- From June 2026: Submit your application
- September 2026: Semi-final with jury pitch to select the finalists
- End of October 2026: Final with award ceremony
Categories 2026
Main category
Foundation in Wiesbaden
Endowed with up to 10,000 euros
Ready to go
Start-ups from the university
Endowed with up to 1,500 euros
Special price
Female Founders
Endowed with 5,000 euros
Winners of the 2024 prize
Partners & Sponsors 2024
Registration
Review StartAward 2024
Contact us
Department for Economy and Employment
Address
65183 Wiesbaden
Postal address
65029 Wiesbaden
Arrival
Notes on public transport
Public transportation: Bus stop Dern'sches Gelände, Luisenplatz and Wilhelmstraße; bus lines 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 36, 45, 46, 47, 48, 262.
Telephone
- +49 611 313131
- +49 611 313922
Opening hours
The department can be reached by telephone from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the number given in the contact field. It is recommended that you make an appointment in advance.