THE BERLIN NEWCOMER STARTUP AWARD
FIVE YEARS CELEBRATING NEWCOMER ENTREPRENEURSHIP!
Watch out Newcomers: This could be your chance to kickstart your startup!
What is in it for you?
We’re offering a series of free online events to support you with ideation and other topics.
Check out our program here and join us to co-create exchange and network!
We only accept applications submitted via the application form on this website.
The call for applications will be open until the end of the day on October 11, 2024.
No. The program language for the whole contest is English – from online events and applications to your pitches and the award ceremony.
But don’t worry no one is here to judge your language skills.
Yes, you do need to upload a video to complete your application. But a nice video doesn’t necessarily need a lot of money or fancy equipment. We’re just interested to get to know you and your business concept a little better so:
How to do so? Be creative and use what you’ve got! There’s a lot of cool people sharing their knowledge on how to make a convincing pitch video online.
You can also check our online events for support on how to convince your audience.
There are a few formal requirements for your video:
To complete your application, please send your video via wetransfer to sbl@singa-deutschland.de.
If you get nominated as a finalist: Some party of your application (–> see application form for more information) may be published on our social media appearances or website for the public voting and / or in preparation for the award ceremony.
For all other applicants: We will only share your answers with the jury for evaluation and will not publish anything without your permission.
The probably most asked question when it comes to a competition
Besides great opportunities to co-create, exchange and build networks, our finalists will benefit from valuable feedback to their business ideas from our jury as well as more visibility and public awareness.
The winners will be awarded with:
No worries, we got you covered! All finalists will be supported with preparing their big entrance at the online award show.
You’re interested in learning more about how to present your idea in preparation for your application? Check out our online events.
MEET THE 2023 JURY
Evaluating the entrepreneurs’ business ideas, analyzing potentials, and deciding which one of all the great (future) businesses should win the big prize? Was not an easy task to accomplish – but our expert jurors like a little challenge!
As a team of diverse backgrounds and expertise, they not only pre-selected the six finalists to compete for the public voting prize but also evaluated their live pitches at the final award show.
Decisions on the winners of the 3 main prizes were based on the following criteria:
Our Events Whether you are just starting your entrepreneurial journey or you are already part of the Berlin startup scene and interested to meet new people and expand your network. If you are interested in learning about newcomer entrepreneurs participating and their ideas, the Berlin Newcomer Startup Award organizes a variety of events covering these topics and interests from supporting the application process to expert days and networking events. All events are free of charge and open to everyone interested. |