All you need to know about EXIST funding opportunities in Germany

Turning your idea into a startup is exciting, but funding is often the biggest hurdle.

If you’re an international student, researcher, or aspiring founder in Germany, chances are you’ve heard about EXIST.

But what exactly does it offer? Who qualifies? And how do successful applications really happen?
In this session, we break it down, clearly and practically.

💡 What to Expect
This Meetup is designed to give you a complete and realistic understanding of EXIST funding - one of Germany’s most important startup support programs.

You will learn:

• What EXIST funding is and how it works
• Who is eligible (and common misconceptions)
• What makes a strong application
• Key steps, timelines, and requirements
• Insights from real startup journeys

👤 Featured Speaker
Maiia Deutschmann
Research Associate, EXIST International Affairs Lead
Projektträger Jülich

Maiia works closely with national funding programs and brings deep insight into how EXIST supports innovative startups across Germany. With extensive experience in international collaboration and funding structures, she offers a unique perspective on how founders, especially international ones — can successfully access public funding.

The team from PronunCise, an intercultural team funded by EXIST at Leipzig University, will share their startup success stories. By joining the event, you will have the opportunity to try out their language app, which is specifically designed for learning German.

👥 Who Should Attend?

• International students and researchers in Germany
• Aspiring founders exploring startup opportunities
• Early-stage teams preparing for funding
• Anyone interested in public funding and entrepreneurship
• Please note that Germans are welcome too (session in English)

📍 Event Details

Location: SEPT Competence Centre, Leipzig University
Ritterstraße 9–13, 04109 Leipzig
Room 2.10 (2nd Floor)
Date & Time:
🗓️ May 27, 2026
🕔 Starts at 17:00

🤝 Why Join?
At Born Global Meetup Leipzig, we focus on practical insights, real experiences, and meaningful connections.
This session gives you direct access to expert knowledge and real founder stories — helping you better understand how to navigate Germany’s startup funding landscape.

Join us to demystify EXIST funding and take the next step toward building your venture in Germany.

It's free to join!
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