You can apply for the REAKTOR.BERLIN program if all of the following requirements are met

• Your project is creative, knowledge-based or technology-oriented
• We have a strong focus on impact driven projects that bring solution to address the great challenges of our societies such as: climate change, gender inequality, diversity, housing, education, etc.
• You currently reside in Berlin or plan to move to Berlin
• You haven’t received any public grants yet (EXIST or Berlin Startup Stipendium)
• If your business is already registered, it is not older than 3 months before your application to this program
• You have a teammate (no solo entrepreneur)
• We offer up to 2 grants per startup. By exception and if the project meets the criteria of the Grand Challenges, a third grant may be awarded to a third Co-founder
• You can attend the program full-time (for 6 month)

If you meet the requirements, you can apply via our online form once the next application process starts. Right now, you can enlist in our waiting list to be notified.

When the next application process starts and you apply via our online form, after a pre-selection, you might receive an invitation for the Selection Day. The selection will be organized in the form of a 3-minute-pitch followed by a „speed dating“ with mentors from our ecosystem.

Reaktor.Berlin is a 6 month-program for pre-seed startups based in Berlin including workshops, coaching, mentoring, peer-to-peer learning sessions and networking events. Besides monthly financial support of 2.200 €, you will acquire methodological skills, practical tools to develop your project, advice from experts and support from experienced mentors. Apart from that, you will learn from other founders and build strong and sustainable relationships with them.

Yes. To be eligible, your startup will have to be registered in Berlin. If you have founded your company somewhere else already, you would need to move it to Berlin. Please keep in mind, that the company must not have been registered more than 3 months before your application.

Solo founders can’t join the program. Our program aims to promote and support teamwork. We look for great, balanced teams with complementary skills.

We offer you free desks in our coworking space in the heart of Berlin Schöneberg. All masterclasses, workshops, coaching sessions and networking events will take place on-site. Whether online or on-site, your attendance at the meetings is mandatory.

No. The REAKTOR.BERLIN program can’t be combined with any other startup grants such as the „Gründungszuschuss“ or benefits from the Employment Agency (Arbeitsagentur).

If you or any members of your founding team have previously received EXIST or the Berlin Startup Scholarships, you or your co-founder(s) cannot attend the program.

Yes.

Yes. You are allowed to apply a second time. Please keep in mind, that your company must not be founded longer than 3 months ago.

We provide free desks only for the co-founders who are part of the program. 
We do not cover the costs for any additional work space needs for interns or new team members. However you are welcome to discuss your needs with us or the management team of the coworking space.