1st phase
Deadline: Nov 11, 2025
Prize money: 10,000 euros
Audience prize: 1,000 euros
Ideenschmiede Berlin
The Ideenschmiede Berlin 2025 was awarded to the University of the Arts. The award was
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Our jurors at a glance
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Our jurors
During the three phases of the competition, our jurors evaluate the business concepts of our participants and provide valu
What you will find in our academy
You want to start a business in Berlin or Brandenburg? Then you certainly have questions. Register on our platform and get access to events and contacts to experts w
Berliner Sparkasse
Berlin Partner
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Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse
Berliner Volksbank
Brandenburg Kapital
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Siemens
BürgschaftsBank Berlin
Deutsche Bank
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Our events at a glance
Seminars, workshops, forums and networking events - BPW offers you a comprehensive annual program of events to support you in your start-up project. Our events take place digit
Start up with the BPW
We are a regional start-up initiative that supports founders in starting their own business. This is the My BPW area with access for founders, networkers and jurors. Events can
Marketplace
Network with founders and look for co-founders - the BPW marketplace supports you in your search. As a participant, you can create and publish your own contributions in your profile.
Network: Better starting up together
Due to our network, we have been able to carry out our diverse offer free of charge for many years. In addition to the patronage, sponsors, premium partners and p
Make contacts, build and expand your network!
Become part of our network and support our founders with your expertise at various events. Give feedback, exchange ideas and get to know the start-up i
Sponsors and patrons
The Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises of the State of Berlin and the Minister of Economic Affairs, Labour and Energy of the State of Brandenbu
Mediatech Hub
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Alice Salomon Hochschule
Career Service and Start-Up Promotion Janusz-Korczak-Straße 8 (Room H 206) | 12627 Berlin Contact person: Dr. Hans-Jürgen Lorenz 030 992 45