News from the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist

Here you’ll find the latest news from the Schwarzwälder Gründergeist: current funding opportunities, new initiatives, event listings, round-ups, competitions and stories from the Black Forest start-up scene.

Still just an idea in your head, or is your business already up and running? We’ll keep you in the loop! Under ‘News’, you’ll find the right inspiration and dates so that you don’t just plan, but actually make it happen. Take a look and get your update!

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Gründer*innenwasen 2026: INSPIRE BW is a Partner

21.08.2026

Where business meets Wasen vibe: On October 7, 2026, Gründer*innenwasen will bring Baden-Württemberg’s startup ecosystem right to the heart of the Cannstatter Wasen. Around 1,500 founders, investors…

Networking

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New Funding Opportunity for Science-Based Founding Teams

14.08.2026

The Carl Zeiss Foundation has launched a new call within the CZS Innovation Teams programme for science-based founding teams. The programme supports the transfer of research results into economic…

Call for Proposals

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Offenburg University of Applied Sciences’ “Entrepreneurship” lecture series is now open

11.08.2026

“Entrepreneurship” Lecture Series Now Open to Students from the University of Freiburg and Furtwangen University … Experience entrepreneurship across universities: In the winter semester 2026/27, the…

Lecture, Education, Networking

Schwarzwälder Gründergeist starts Ideas and Business Plan Competition 2026

28.07.2026

Ideas Become Business Models: New Idea and Business Plan Competition Launches in 2026 … Good ideas deserve the chance to grow. That’s why Schwarzwälder Gründergeist is launching its first-ever…

Competition

ASAP Finale #16 on July 22, 2026

06.07.2026

Jetzt bewerben: ASAP Finale #16 … Du hast eine Gründungsidee mit Potenzial und möchtest sie auf einer landesweiten Bühne präsentieren? Dann ist das ASAP Finale #16 genau die richtige Gelegenheit. Der…

Competition

Competitions, deadlines and funding opportunities

Many start-up initiatives are time-sensitive. Competitions, workshops, funding programmes and networking events all have specific dates or application deadlines.

That’s why it’s worth checking the ‘News’ section regularly. Here you can find out which opportunities are currently available and which upcoming deadlines you shouldn’t miss.

Don’t miss out

Check back regularly or find out about upcoming events and our latest programmes. If you’re not sure which option is right for you, we’ll be happy to help.

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FAQ

What can I find in the News section?

In the ‘News’ section, you’ll find the latest updates, new programmes, competitions, deadlines, reviews, success stories, partner information and event announcements. This section helps those interested in starting a business to quickly identify which opportunities, dates or developments are currently relevant.

Why is it worth checking the “News” section regularly?

Start-up opportunities are often time-sensitive. Competitions, workshops, funding schemes and networking events all have specific deadlines or dates. By checking the ‘News’ section regularly, you won’t miss any submission deadlines, registration periods or new support opportunities.