Lean Startup Sprint
Starting your own business is messy. Especially in the early days, when the path is unclear and so many things seem to be important. When you’re right at the start, this program is for you.
The Lean Startup Sprint Female Edition is a cost-free two-week program for you to develop your startup idea into a proof-of-concept. And it is your chance to become part of our EXIST Women Scholarship Programm! You will immerse yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment with like-minded people where you will build a prototype, validate your ideas and draft your sustainable business model. You will meet a startup coach and receive expert guidance with individual recommendations for your next steps to work on.
After completing the Lean Startup Sprint, participants have the opportunity to apply for our incubator, which offers a collaborative workspace, personalized coaching and access to a wide range of workshops and events. In addition this sprint is the gateway to enter the EXIST Women Scholarship Programm. All you need to do is to take part in the sprint and pitch your idea in front of a (small) jury at the end of the programm. We will explain you all the details at the first day of the sprint.
EXIST Women is a programm during 2025 for the usage of our infrastructure and coaching offers to develop your entrepreneurial spirit and bring your startup idea forward in part time. 3-month monetary scholarship. Find more information here. You can of course take part in the sprint without applying for EXIST Women.
Details
Develop your startup idea into a proof-of-concept. During two weeks, we help you to build a prototype, collect evidence and draft your business model.
This two-week sprint is for all new startups, regardless of their development stage. Get to know Startup Incubator Berlin, and we’ll get to know you a bit better, too.
What if I don’t have a prototype or product yet?
Perfect! We’ll help you build a prototype from your startup idea.
What if I don’t have first customers yet?
Not a problem. We’ll help you to identify those and build an “MVP”.
What if I’m alone for now?
Starting a startup is better as a team. Maybe you find a cofounder in those two weeks.
What you get:
- Two weeks of co-working at Startup Incubator Berlin (@ The Drivery, Ullsteinhaus)
- Practical help and advice (no lectures) and a workbook
- Startup coaching from experienced advisors and experts
- Hands-on support with prototyping and testing (e.g. hardware, apps)
- Become part of our startup community
Participation
This two-week program is free of charge for qualified participants, as it is publicly funded. For administrative purposes, our funding partners require continuous enrollment in our participants’ lists (with full name, e-mail address, signature) while on site.
Lean Startup Sprint / Female Edition in March
We are happy to announce a Lean Startup Sprint dedicated exclusively to female and non-binary founders. Part of the Sprint will be the selection of the EXIST Women Scholars. If you would like to apply for this programm you need to participate in the Lean Startup Sprint first.
For participants with mobility restrictions or specific needs:
We aim to foster an inclusive environment where creativity thrives. As parts of the venue (Ullsteinhaus) are not fully accessible, we encourage early communication to ensure seamless participation for everyone. Please contact us via email at gruendungszentrum@hwr-berlin.de to discuss tailored solutions for accessible participation. We’re happy to assist with arrangements!
