1. Submission deadline - the deadline is November 11, 2025
How does participation work?
Step 1: Register with BPW Step 2: Follow the upload process and upload your business concept und
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
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
BPW BUILD A BUSINESS? YES PLEASE! YOU, US & OUR NETWORK BPW 2026 Manual BPW COMPETITION SUBMIT CONCEPT - GET FEEDBACK - WIN PRIZE MONEY You can submit your business concept (Business Plan/Business
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
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
Download area
Here you can find our digital manual - the guide for the BPW. In our manual we explain the chapters of the business plan as well as the segments of the Business Model Canvas model. Th
3rd award ceremony 2025
The 3rd award ceremony took place in the Atrium on July 17. The first prize of the third phase and the audience prize were awarded. In addition, a start-up was honored with th
As a volunteer juror for the Berlin-Brandenburg Business Plan Competition 2026, I acknowledge the following code of conduct:
I have commercial qualifications and experience in advising company fou
This declaration serves to guarantee and protect the greatest possible relationship of trust between the signatory and the BPW as well as the participants in the competition. For this purpose, a con
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
The goal of the BPW is to initiate and support start-ups in the capital region. Numerous well-known companies and institutions have come together to form a unique network to support start-ups. P
