Eligibility Criteria for Vision Health Pioneers Incubator
Vision Health Pioneers Incubator is 100% funded by the European Social Fund and the State of Berlin. Being publicly funded means there is eligibility criteria to follow. Explore below what this means and whether you can apply.
AS AN ENTREPRENEUR YOU NEED TO:
For all team members intending to join the program (2 to 4 people per team):
Based in Berlin
You must be a resident of Berlin at the start of the program
VISA
You must have a valid visa that allows you to work in Germany
University Degree
You must have a university degree or be in the process of graduating
Salary
You must not receive any other significant salaries during the 9-month program
COMMITMENT
The program must be your only full-time commitment for the 9 months
Already incorporated your idea?
If you have already incorporated your idea you may still be able to apply. There are some important points to consider:
Incorporation
Ideally, you have not yet incorporated. If you have incorporated your company in Berlin, the trade license ('Gewerbeanmeldung') must not be older than 3 months on the day of your completed application
Revenue
The company does not generate significant revenues
Investment
Your company must not have received significant equity investment that influences your full control over the company
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
You must not have received public or private subsidies or grants
Team
If you have incorporated your company outside of Berlin (i.e. another country), you must relocate your team to Berlin
Prize Money
Prize-money from private and public competitions – regardless of the amount – is accepted