Launch of the KfW "Start-up" Award

Lisa Marie Münster Lisa Marie Münster | 06.04.2021

Start-ups have been able to apply for the prize again since 1 April. The jury pays particular attention to trends of recent years: social responsibility, environmental awareness and innovation despite the crisis.

All start-ups based in Germany and founded since 2016 have been able to apply since April 1. The deadline is July 1, and the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) will select the winners in October. It is paying particular attention to environmental awareness, dealing with the challenges of the pandemic and social responsibility.

First, there will be one start-up per federal state, which will be awarded 1,000 euros. In the second round, a federal winner will be selected from these 16 companies, which will receive a further 9,000 euros. In addition, the public winner will still be chosen and the jury will select a special winner.

Companies from all industries can apply, for the jury creativity and degree of innovation are decisive. In addition, the evaluation takes into account whether new jobs were created or the business idea follows an environmentally conscious implementation.

For the winners waits beyond that assistance with the marketing by an agency, in addition over the winners in the television one reports.


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