Get started with our Startup Incubator

The ultimate help for students setting up a business in Europe.

At Formatera we are dedicated to supporting international entrepreneurs in realizing their startup ideas in Germany. Whether your project is technological, knowledge-oriented, or a novel approach to an existing problem, we are here to help. Our support extends to international sales and beyond, providing not only free company registration but also professional knowledge, international connections, and office spaces for selected projects.

If you have an innovative idea and a business plan, we invite you to apply for our business grant.

What awaits you:

Intensive Consultation

You will receive 1 year of high-quality business advice from experienced serial entrepreneurs and consultants to ensure the development and growth of your startup.

Networking

Exchange and a good network will take you further. We connect you with other entrepreneurs and investors.

Company registration

We help you set up and manage your company so that you can concentrate fully on your startup.

Find the answers to your questions

The grant is available to any student of an educational institution or training center who wants to realize their business ideas in Germany. The company must be based in Germany. It is good to know that you may run your German company from abroad, we support you with registration.

This support is provided as part of our charity work and is therefore free of charge.

To apply, complete our application form and submit a concise one-pager detailing your project. Our experts will review your application and notify you of our decision within 60 days. If successful, we will proceed with the company establishment, enabling you to launch your enterprise shortly after.

We can support a maximum of 6 start-ups per year. We select the companies and teams in 2 rounds. The application deadline for autumn is 15th September each year, while in winter it is 15th February.

  • You must have a strong team with relevant expertise in product development and business management
  • The idea should be realisable within 12 months of the start of funding.

You can live anywhere in the world in a country, which is listed under accepted countries. The startup can be founded in any country within the EU or Switzerland, UK, Norway.