EXIST supports university graduates, scientists and students in the preparation of their technology-oriented and knowledge-based research projects.
EXIST's goal is to improve the start-up climate at universities and non-university research institutions. In addition, the number and success of technology-oriented and knowledge-based start-ups is to be increased.
To achieve this, the BMWK supports university graduates, scientists and students in preparing their technology-oriented and knowledge-based start-ups. In addition, EXIST has been promoting a lively and sustainable start-up culture at public and private universities in competitions since 1998.
The EXIST-Gründerstipendium supports students, graduates and scientists from universities and non-university research institutions who are interested in setting up their own business.
The EXIST-Forschungstransfer supports research-based start-up projects that involve elaborate and high-risk development work.