For founders and startups

CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES

Start.inRLP aims to enable the concretization of startup projects and support entrepreneurs in further developing their business idea in an innovative, creative technology sector or in relation to new innovative services, business models, or production methods, helping them achieve success. The program particularly focuses on assisting with the development of a viable business and financial plan, creating market-ready products and innovative services, and taking the first steps toward market entry.

HOW IS IT FUNDED?

The funding is provided in the form of a non-repayable grant. The maximum amount of the grant is 1,000 euros (gross) per month per entrepreneur, for a maximum of 12 months.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING?

Entrepreneurs who have founded their business within the last 12 months at the time of application, or those who have not yet founded their business, can apply. The business must be founded no later than three months after the approval. Entrepreneurs who have previously received the Startup Scholarship RLP for a business project are not eligible for re-funding.

WHAT IS FUNDED?

The subject of the funding is the support of commercial startups with innovative, sustainable, and social business ventures. The aim is also to promote the exploration of new markets and customer groups, as well as the development of new business models. Eligible for funding are startups that focus on at least one of the following aspects:

• The development of production processes, products, or procedures that are new or significantly improved compared to the state of the art, or
• New services, business models, or distribution channels that are expected to offer significant customer benefits and unique selling points in at least a regional market.

The business idea must also demonstrate sustainable economic prospects for success.

I’M INTERESTED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP, WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

The first point of contact for entrepreneurs is an accredited network of their choice. You can find the list of accredited network partners here. During an initial consultation, your startup advisor will review your business idea and business plan. If the assessment is positive, they will provide you with the application link and any additional documents required for the application. Please also pay special attention to the information regarding eligibility for funding.

Below is an excerpt of the key funding requirements:

• The minimum age is 18 years.
• Eligible for funding are entrepreneurs with a business located in Rhineland-Palatinate. Entrepreneurs whose business is still in the planning stage must have their primary residence in Rhineland-Palatinate.
• Applicants must not be already engaged in any other entrepreneurial activities.
• The scholarship cannot be granted simultaneously with SGB benefits or other funding aimed at covering living expenses (details are provided in the administrative guidelines).
• Paid secondary activities of up to a maximum of 20 hours per week are permitted.
• The business of the scholarship recipients must be registered with the trade or commercial register and operate commercially.
• The focus of the business venture is on innovation, growth potential, and job creation.

All further information about the program can be found on the website of the Ministry of Economics, Transport, Agriculture, and Viticulture at the following address. The BIC also serves as an accredited network partner of the program and is available to answer any inquiries.

For any inquiries, please contact:

Corina Kohlmann
Project Management / Coordination Office Gründungsstipendium Rheinland-Pfalz
Business + Innovation Center Kaiserslautern GmbH
Trippstadter Straße 110, D-67663 Kaiserslautern

Tel.: (+49) 0631-68039-173
Mail: hello@startinRLP.de

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The workshop and seminar series is aimed at:

• Prospective female founders and young entrepreneurs
• Female students with start-up ambitions
• Women who want to break new ground professionally
• Women who need startup know-how
• Women who want to find out whether self-employment could be an option for them

Join in and benefit from:

• Compact and competent startup support for your start-up project
• Workshops, seminars, process support
• Individual coaching and advice from experienced speakers
• Access to the startup network

It’s tempting to be your own boss and it’s not that far away. Regardless of whether you want a change of scenery or a sideline or to get back into working life after a break. This is where the series of seminars and workshops for female founders comes in. For more information and to register, please contact Maria Beck (maria.beck@bic-kl.de, Tel. 0631-68039-115)