Berlin Senate plans start-up facilitations

Start-ups should be able to apply for public contracts more easily, and women and people with a migration background should be supported when setting up a business. These are the plans of the new Senate in Berlin.

The red-red-green coalition agreement for the Berlin Senate promises to make things easier for start-ups. Among other things, there are plans to expand the start-up agenda. This is intended to reduce the bureaucratic hurdles for start-ups. The start-up map is also to be continued - a map that gives investors an overview of start-ups in Berlin. The start-up advice service is also to be expanded.

The new coalition wants to make it easier for women and people with a migration background in particular to start a business. Networking events for female founders are to be financially supported and there is to be an advisory service for prospective female entrepreneurs. The Senate is planning to set up a fund just for female founders. There will also be a start-up fund and scholarships for migrants. The Senate would like to continue the "Diversity Undertakes" competition initiated in 2019. People with a migration background can apply with their companies and receive prize money of up to 10,000 euros.

There are to be improvements for start-ups in the financial sector in particular. With the Berlin Fintech Initiative, the Senate wants to bring even more fintechs to the capital. In particular, companies that pursue ecological and social goals are to be supported.