Want to get started? Of course!
1st submission deadline - the deadline ends on November 11, 2025, 23:59
How can I participate?
- Step 1: Register at BPW
- Step 2: Follow the upload process and upload your business concept under "My business concepts"
- Further information about the BPW competition
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From idea to concept
The BPW at a glance - we support you in your start-up project:
The BPW is jointly supported by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises of the State of Berlin and the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Action of the state of Brandenburg and funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).
Three phases - three chances to win prize money
How does the BPW work?
You have a business idea and need a business concept for your start-up? We support you in creating your business concept (business plan or business model canvas).
Every year, from October to July, we offer an extensive support programme for entrepreneurs in Berlin and Brandenburg.
At the academy you can expand your knowledge in seminars, workshops and forums.
At the competition, you have the opportunity to submit your concept in three phases. Our jurors will evaluate your concept and give youfeedback. The best concept in each phase will be awarded prize money, totalling more than 50,000 euros.
The network is at your side with its concentrated know-how and supports you in your start-up!
The BPW is jointly supported by the Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises of the State of Berlin and the Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, Energy and Climate Action of the state of Brandenburg and funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).
