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Support for founders focusing on cyber-resilient society and deep tech who are working toward a secure and livable digital future.
We accompany you in a structured program from idea to market entry in 10 months.
Start June 1, 2026 | Application deadline May 4, 2026
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How does the application process work?
- 1. Sign up on the SIBB website (5 min.)
- 2. You will receive instructions and evaluation criteria via email
- 3. Sign up for F6S and create a personal founder profile (30 min.)
- 4. Start your application and create a pitch deck, team video, and/or product video (effort varies)
- 5. Please submit your application by 10 a.m. on May 4 (application deadline)
- 6. Check whether the application has been finalized and submitted
What happens next?
- Application deadline: May 4, 10 a.m.
- Quick Calls (Eligibility Check): May 4–7
- Jury Evaluation (Shortlist): May 8–15
- Selection Interviews: May 18–20
- Selection Pitch Event: May 21, 4–7 p.m.
- Selection decision: May 22
- Incubator Kick-off: June 1 (in person in Berlin)
Who should apply?
- Teams without market entry
- Digital or deep tech-based business model
- We welcome applicants from diverse and international backgrounds
- Based in Berlin or willing to relocate to Berlin
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Requirements for participation:
startup
To participate in the program with your startup/project, the following requirements must be met:
I am not yet offering my product for sale.
The team members own the IP rights and hold (if already established) the majority of the (virtual) shares.
Team
The basic requirement is that you have at least two sponsored team members.
Only Team members who meet the following criteria, can participate in the subsidized part of the program (2,500 euros/month):
- Already residing in Berlin OR Willingness to move to Berlin on June 1
- Full-time availability: No employment relationship as of June 1
- Startup experience: I have not yet founded a successful company.
Additional team members can without funding participate in the program. You can:
- live outside Berlin
- be employed
- already have experience in founding a company
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The SIBB Incubator is funded by the European Union (European Social Fund Plus) and the State of Berlin.
