Competition
In three phases, you can participate in each submission deadline and submit your business concept for evaluation. The business plan and the business model canvas are approved. Your concept must be received by us by midnight on the respective submission date and should contain the required chapters. After the deadline, two jurors will receive your concept for evaluation. The concept will be reviewed on the basis of defined criteria and provided with hints, tips and remarks.
Participation in the competition is independent of the other offers. You can take advantage of every BPW service as an option. The same applies to the phase. Entry is possible in every phase.
The three phases of the competition
In each phase we offer a varied seminar and workshop program. You can book the events online and attend them free of charge. Experienced speakers will give you insights into the main topics of founding a company. The seminars and workshops take place online, in Berlin and Brandenburg. Get informed regularly and have a look at our calendar.
The best concepts resulting from the jury's assessments will be awarded prize money in each phase. In total, we will award more than 50,000 euros in prize money in the three phases.
In our manual we have described the procedure, the conditions of participation and further information in detail.
Prize Money
1st phase
Submission deadline: November 24, 2020
BPW Plan
1st place: 3.000 Euro
2nd place: 3.000 Euro
3rd place: 3.000 Euro
BPW Canvas
Winning team: 4.000 Euro
2nd phase
Submission deadline: February 16, 2021
BPW Plan
1st place: 4.000 Euro
2nd place: 4.000 Euro
3rd place: 4.000 Euro
BPW Canvas
Winning team: 4.000 Euro
3rd phase
Submission deadline: April 27, 2021
BPW Plan
1st place: 8.000 Euro
2nd place: 6.000 Euro
3rd place: 4.000 Euro
BPW Canvas
Winning team: 4.000 Euro
BPW special prize for sustainability
Winning team: 5.000 Euro