A six-month fellowship with a funded week in Berlin
A German foundation programme accelerating startups from Africa, Latin America and Asia through mentoring, peer learning and expert sessions, anchored by a conference in Berlin.
Use when
You run a growing startup outside Europe and want international mentorship and a European network rather than a cash grant.
Skip when
Your priority is capital - this is mentorship and network, not funding.
Status (8 Sep 2026): applications for the 2026 intake opened in January 2026 and closed on 31 March 2026; the window has been a stable January-to-March cycle, so expect a similar 2027 opening. The programme runs six months with international mentors, matched buddies and expert sessions, plus travel to the Berlin conference.
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