With its EXIST Women program, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action supports women interested in founding a company, strengthens their know-how and their entrepreneurial mentality, and offers the possibility of a three-month scholarship.
Mainz University of Applied Sciences, in cooperation with Johannes Gutenberg University (JGU), is applying for the EXIST Women program under the project name ScienceFee (Female Entrepreneurship Empowerment). In the event of a successful application, eight women interested in founding a company can be funded through the program. The program is expected to start between January and March 2025.
For more information and to apply, please visit the website of the Johannes Gutenberg University Startup Center.
Photo: Sven-Helge Czichy | Mainz University of Applied Sciences
Conclusion of the EXIST Women 2024 scholarship program
In 2024, nine women were supported in the early stages of their business start-ups by the EXIST Women program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences. Funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, they completed a workshop program to develop their idea and promote hard and soft skills.
The scholarship recipients used workspaces at Mainz University of Applied Sciences and were able to advance their projects with financial support in kind and scholarships. They were also closely supported in the process by experienced female entrepreneurs and innovation experts who acted as volunteer mentors for the participants.
Photo: Sven-Helge Czichy | Mainz University of Applied Sciences
On November 21, the scholarship recipients celebrated the conclusion of their scholarships as part of Mainz Start-up Week and presented their successes to an audience including the Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Agriculture, and Viticulture in Rhineland-Palatinate, Daniela Schmitt, and the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Susanne Weissman.
